Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
 
Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
image
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
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Surigao del Norte