Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

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

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Family (a) Araliaceae (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Galamai-amo (Filipino) (b) Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English)
Local name: (a) Kalangkang mix with (b) alimhon
Indication: cough
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: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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