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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais (Ceb.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: corn hair
Method of Preparation: Boil corn hairs in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Camota; Luciano (Davao; Samal; Brgy. Alimbay; ) (b) Canete; Bernabe (Davao; ; ; ) (c ) Gupia; Anacleta (Davao; ; ; ) (d) Gabuya; Maula (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; ) (e) Anton; Mateo (Davao; ; ; ) (f) Redublado; Porferio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; ) & (g) Digamo; Patricio (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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