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(a) Blumea balsamifera(L) DC (b) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf (c ) Vitex negundoL. Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English) (b) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English) (c ) Lagundi (Filipino); Five-leaved chaste tree; Chinese chastetree (English)
Local name: (a) alibhon (K. Bis.) sambong (Tag) mix with (b) tanglad (c) lagundi
Indication: muscle pain
Plant part used: leaves for each
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves mentioned. Add vinegar and squeeze to extract juice. Sponge juice on the aching muscles.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it once before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magluyan; Teresita (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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