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(a) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss (b) Zea maysL. (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English) (b) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English) (c) Siligon de castilla
Local name: (a) Bamboo mix with (b) corn (c) siligon de castilla (Vis.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) root (b) hair (c) flower
Method of Preparation: Mix into equal parts to produce a handful of mixture. Boil in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jaravilla; Mercedes (Zamboanga; Siocon; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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