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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: Pahid
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: trunk and root
Method of Preparation: Heat the trunk over flame and cut into pieces. Soak in 2 glasses of water and add the root. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Children: One-half glass 3x a day. Adolescent/Adult: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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