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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Corn
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: grains roots (dried)
Method of Preparation: Roast 1/2 liter of dried corn and mix with corn roots. Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Infant: Drink 1 tsp. 2x a day. Child: Drink 1/2 cup 2x a day. Adolescent/adult: Drink 1 cup 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alinday; Fernando; Ifugao; Mayoyao; Bongon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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