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Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. Print

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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Blumea camphor (English), Sambong (Filipino)
Local name: Ingkakalang (Tagakaulo), Gabon (Bisaya), Sambong (Tagalog)
Indication: Energy-giver for post-delivery mother
Plant part used: Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion-Boil a handful of mature leaves in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the infusion after giving birth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mayonan Malagante Bansila mananabang- traditional birth attendant mamolongay- (general practitioner)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Demuluk, Sitio Malandog
Gathered by / Date gathered: 01/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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