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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: painful menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water in a clay pot. Drink.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saoragal; Julrama (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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