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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Corn
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: tassel
Method of Preparation: Boil in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 2 glasses anytime. Children: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Altis; Norma (Quezon; Atimonan; Brgy. Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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