Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
 
Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
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Family:
Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name:
Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English)
Local name:
Lakdan-bulan
Indication:
painful menstruation
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water in a clay pot. Drink.
Direction for use:
For women only: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Saoragal; Julrama (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Tawi-tawi