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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: Dalapot
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Panilba; Angel (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Camugao; ) (b) Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; ) & (c ) Laure; Victoria (Siquijor; Maria; Kabalasan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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