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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: Alimhon
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Clean 7 leaves. Heat over hot charcoal (baga) and apply as poultice to forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bernales; Justa (Capiz; Pan-ay; Ilawad; Poblacion)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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