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Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. Print

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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Blumea camphor (English), Sambong (Filipino)
Local name: Iso (Talaingod manobo), Sambong (Tagalog), Gabon (Bisaya)
Indication: For habas (Talaingod manobo), measles (English), tipdas (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil 2 parts of iso roots in 2 glasses of water until 1 glass is left.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction until the measles is gone.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Datu Ansag Mansimoy-at
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 09/05/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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