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1 Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. 2 Vitex negundo L. Print

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Family 1 Asteraceae 2 Lamiaceae
Common name: 1 Blumea camphor (English), Sambong (Filipino) 2 Five-leaved chaste tree (English), Lagundi (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Ingkakalang (Tagakaolo) Gabon (Bisaya), Sambong (Tagalog) 2 Lagundi (Tagalog)
Indication: For cough, ubo (Bisaya, Tagalog)
Plant part used: Roots and Mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion and Decoction-Boil 3 leaves of gabon and lagundi and 1 root each in 3 cups of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction 3x a day until the cough is resolved.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Divina Salipad Monan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 02/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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