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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: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in a pail of water. Use decoction as bath.
Direction for use: For women only: Do it once 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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