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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: tassel
Method of Preparation: Boil tassel in enough water and let 2/3 portion dries out to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Take 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Vidal; Alberto (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Pakiing; ) (b) Banda; Placido (Quezon; San Francisco; Poblacion; ) & (c ) Lojica; Vicente (Quezon; General Luna; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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