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(a) Zea maysL. (b) Vigna unguiculata(L.) Walp. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English) (b) Sitaw (Filipino); String beans; Blackeyed pea (English)
Local name: (a) Mais (Ilk.) 1st treatment (b) 2nd treatment utong (beans)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: (a) Crush a handful of leaves and boil in 3 cups water to produce a cup decoction. (b) Crush a handful of leaves and apply as poultice. Apply it to the stomach.
Direction for use: (a) Adolescent/adult & 65 yrs. & above: drink 1 cupful 3x a day. (b) Adolescent/adult & 65 yrs. & above: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baras; Leonilo (Kalinga Apayao; Pinukpuk; Catabbogan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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