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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: cough
Plant part used: leaves and bark
Method of Preparation: Decoction of laeves and bark.
Direction for use: Children: Take 2 tsp. 3x a day. Adults: Take 3 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Serrano; Julian (Pampanga; Guagua; Maquiapo; ) & (b) Manansala; Rafael (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Mabiga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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