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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: fever
Plant part used: tassel
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of tassel in 3 glasses of water to produce a glassful.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Iyaw; Dominador (Ilocos Norte; Nueva Era; Barikir; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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