Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Blumea balsamifera(L) DC Print

Back

Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English)
Local name: Alibhun ( Bis. )
Indication: coughs and colds
Plant part used: leaves and roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves and pounded roots in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 tbsp. decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amorosio; Pedro (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

Back