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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: Alibhon
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: Agua tiempo.
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: Sultan Kudarat

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