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(a) Zea maysL. (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: (a) Mais with (b) cogon
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) hair (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil equal proportion of roots and hairs in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Vargas; Insueda (Catanduanes; Virac; Sta. Elena; ) & (b) Paragas; Marcela (Catanduanes; Virac; Lanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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