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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Corn
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: tassel; yellow brown in color
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of corn tassel with 4 cups water until liquid turns to brown. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mallogan; Ernesto (Ifugao; Kiangan; Ambabag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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