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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 (Ceb.)
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak 3 leaves in a glass of water for 1 hour. Drink infusion. Pound a handful of leaves and rub all over the body.
Direction for use: Adolescent: Drink 1 glass infusion 2x a day. Rub pounded leaves twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Castro; Ceferina (Camiguin; Pob. Mahinog; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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