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Blumea balsamifera(L) DC Print

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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English)
Local name: Alibhon (K. Bis.)
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound plenty of leaves. Add salt and wrap in a banana leaf. Heat. Squeeze and collect juice.
Direction for use: All ages: apply juice on the affected parts of the body once before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pinggoy; Oferiano (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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