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(a) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss (b) Zea maysL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English) (b) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: (a) Kawayan with (b) mais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) root (b) hairs
Method of Preparation: Boil handful of roots and corn hairs in 2 glasses of water until 1 glass remains. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult/children: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Belarmino; Pacifico (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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