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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: Lakad-bulan
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day. Adolescent/Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nieves; Rosalinda (Sorsogon; Putiao; Brgy. Makapokapo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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