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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: Gabon (Chab.)
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villones; Hugo (Zamboanga; Basilan; Isabela; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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