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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: Gabon (Ceb.)
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Cut a handful of stem and boil in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Libato; Cresencia (Augsan del Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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