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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: Gabon
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in enough water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/4 glass every four hours. Children: 1/8 glass every four hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mascardo; Paulino (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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