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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: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of leaves in enough amount of water and use water for sponge.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Moodragon; Felicio (Oriental Mindoro; Bongabon; Batangan; ) (b) Gamid; Lucia (Oriental Mindoro; Roxas; San Aquilino; ) & (c ) Bilog; Bugos (Oriental Mindoro; Roxas; San Aquilino; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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