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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
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and mix with oil. Rub to the affected part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Anton; Mateo (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Mella; Macario (Davao; ; ; ) (c ) Manuales; Pascuala (Davao; ; ; ) (d) Ruperos; Veronica (Davao; ; ; )(e) delos Reyes; Francisca (Davao; ; ; ) (f) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) (g) Balila; Jesus (Davao; ; ; ) & (h) Redublado; Porferio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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