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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: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves or roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Melquiades; Delfin (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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