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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: Sambong
Indication: coughs and fever
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in 2 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Child: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nardo; Virgie (Benguet; Dalupirip; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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