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Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. Print

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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Blumea camphor (English), Sambong (Filipino)
Local name: Angkakalang (Tagakaulo), Gabon (Bisaya), Sambong (Tagalog)
Indication: For relapse, bughat (Bisaya), bugna (Tagakaolo)
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil a handful of roots in 1 glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink once a day only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Clarita Inantay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao
Gathered by / Date gathered: 12/11/2012
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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