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(a) Blumea balsamifera(L) DC (b) Vitex negundoL. Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English) (b) Lagundi (Filipino); Five-leaved chaste tree; Chinese chastetree (English)
Local name: (a) Subosub mix with (b) Dangla
Indication: stone in the gall bladder
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Wrap in cloth. Soak in vinegar. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adults: 2 tbsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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