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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: corn hair
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of corn hair in 3 glasses of water. Cool before drinking decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction before meal 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Silangan; Braulia (Camiguin; Pob. Guinsiliban; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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