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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: balisawsaw
Plant part used: hairs
Method of Preparation: Boil a pinch of hairs in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent and above: Drink1/2 glass every 2 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abayan; Letecia (Samar; West; Hinabangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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