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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: Alibhon
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush and squeeze leaves to gather 2-3 tbsp. Add calamansi juice and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 tbsp. 2x a day. Children: 1 tbsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bacuyon; Sulpicio (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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