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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: Boil a handful of top leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass 3 x a day. Adults: Drink 1 glass 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; ) & (b) Mallo; Elena (Negros Occidental; Villadolid; Banua; Sagwa)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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