MAIS
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Zea mays L. (Farm Gramineae).
OTHER NAMES
Corn, Gahilang, Igi, Mait, Maize, Mangi, Tigi
PARTS USED
Hairs and cobs.
INDICATIONS AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Diuretic — Take decoction of hairs or cobs as tea.
CONSTITUENTS
Protein; fats; carbohydrates.
“Corn silk” — maizenic acid, fixed oil; resin; sugar;mucilage
salts.
Source: Philippine National Formulary ,1 980