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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: Pahid (Ceb.)
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Wrap in a piece of clean cloth. Squeeze and collect juice. Add a little salt and drink.
Direction for use: Child: Take 1/2 cup juice once a day. Adults: 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villafranca; Vicenta (Misamis Oriental; Kinoguitan; Brgy. San Juan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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