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(a) Blumea balsamifera(L) DC (b) Schefflera insularum (Seem.) Harms Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Araliaceae
Common name: (a) Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English) (b) Galamai-amo (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Alimhon mix with (b) kalangkang
Indication: cold
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves of both plants in water. Expose docoction outside before drinking.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Padilla; Leoncia (Capiz; Roxas City; 105 Burgos St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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