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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: Alilibhon
Indication: cough
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil at least 7 pcs. Of roots in 3 glasses of water. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink decoction as substitute for water.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bunganon; Esperanza (Bohol; ; ; ) (b) Bunlot; Eutaquia (Bohol; ; ; ) & (c ) Manding; Antonio (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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