Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC.
 
Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC.
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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