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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 7 leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink decoction 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Umadjay; Remedios (Iloilo; Leganes; Brgy. Buntalala; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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