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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: Pahid (Ceb.)
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villafranca; Vicenta (Misamis Oriental; Kinoguitan; Brgy. San Juan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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