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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: Subosub
Indication: high fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and poultice on different parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alecay; Genoveva (Nueva Viscaya; Ibaloy; Cayapa Central; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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