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(a) Not provided (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. (c ) Zea maysL. Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Lythraceae loosestrife (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) (c) Mais/Buhok (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: (a) Miagos (b) banaba (c) buhok ng mais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) leaves (c) corn silk
Method of Preparation: Drink decoction.
Direction for use: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estiquita; Maria (Aklan; Altavas; Man-op; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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