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Family (a) Not provided (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Mais/Buhok (Filipino); Corn (English) (c) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Miagos mix with (b) buhok ng mais (c) banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) corn hair (c) root
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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