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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: Alilibhon
Indication: muscular pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply leaves as poultice on chest and other affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults Apply 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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