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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: beri-beri
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract 1 glass of juice from the leaves. Mix with vinegar. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) & (b) Canete; Veronica (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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