Zea maysL.
 
Zea maysL.
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Family:
Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name:
Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name:
Mais
Indication:
kidney trouble
Plant part used:
dried leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce a glassful. Then apply boiled leaves as poultice at the stomach.
Direction for use:
Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Laguardia; Pacio (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
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Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Ilocos Norte