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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: Dlebulan (Subanon tribe)
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Crush the leaves and squeeze out the juice. Rub the juice on the affected part.
Direction for use: Adult: Rub the juice before and after bedtime.
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: Zamboanga del Sur

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