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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: Sobusob
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in enough water to produce decoction. Sponge the whole body with the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sandico; Rafael (Pangasinan; Dagupan City; Brgy. Tondaligan; ) & (b) Miranda; Lucio (Pangasinan; Lingayen; Brgy. Tonton; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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