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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: hair
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of corn hairs in 1 glass of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 3x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Natal; Nemesio (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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