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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: kidney disease
Plant part used: corn silk
Method of Preparation: Boil corn silk then drink decoction. Serve as water.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 3x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rubias; Creteria (Aklan; Tangalan; Tondog; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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