Family |
(a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces |
Common name: |
(a) Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English)
(b) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) |
Local name: |
(a) Lakad-bulan mix with
(b) Bayabas |
Indication: |
tuberculosis |
Plant part used: |
(a) young leaves
(b) young leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Crush 37 leaves each of sambong and bayabas. Add a little amount of coconut vinegar and a pinch of salt. Squeeze out and collect juice. Drink. |
Direction for use: |
Adults: Take 3 tbsp. juice 3x a day or 1/2 glass juice 3x a day. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Not provided |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Sorsogon |