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Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. Print

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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Blumea camphor (English), Sambong (Filipino)
Local name: Iso (Talaingod manobo), Sambong (Tagalog), Gabon (Bisaya)
Indication: For tagition (Talaingod manobo), difficulty in urinating (English)
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion-Boil 2 handful of iso young leaves in 4 glasses of water, wait until 2 glasses are left.
Direction for use: Drink the infusion 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tongig Mansimoy-at
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 09/05/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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