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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: late menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) delos Reyes; Francisco (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Gupia; Anacleto (Davao; ; ; ) & (c ) Yparraguime; Corazon (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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