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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: Lakad-bulan
Indication: cough with running nose
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Steam a handful of leaves. Crush and squeeze out juice. Drink.
Direction for use: Adolescent/ Adults: Drink juice 3x a day. Child: 1 tsp.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: dela Ven; Amanda (Masbate; San Jacinto; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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