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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: Sambong (Ilk.)
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 17 young leaves of water in 3 glasses to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: Drink 1 glassful decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumang; Lourdes (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Bulanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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