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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: Sambong
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract juice. Mix with sugar. Drink
Direction for use: Adult: 1 tbsp. 2x a day. Children: 1 tsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lawig; Martin (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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