Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
 
Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
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Family:
Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name:
Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English)
Local name:
Gabon
Indication:
after childbirth bath
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of sambong leaves in plenty of water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use:
For mothers: Take a bath with the decoction everyday.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Aragay; Benita (Davao; Pob. New Corella; ; ) (b) Atil; Baselisa (Davao; ; ; ) (c ) Agapay; Maria (Davao; ; ; ) & (d) Manuales; Pascual (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Davao