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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: Lakdan-bulan
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut roots into pieces. Boil in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 7 1/2 decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Maali; Ben (Sulu; Siasi; North Laod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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