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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Lythraceae loosestrife (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Mais/Buhok (Filipino); Corn (English) (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) (c) Not provided
Local name: (a) Buhok ng mais mix with (b) banaba (c) miagos
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) corn hair (b) root (c )
Method of Preparation: Boil together in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As much as you can.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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