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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 and roots
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and roots to produce decoction. Expose decoction to dew overnight.
Direction for use: Adults: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Espeya; Eleria (Iloilo; Janiuay; Guadalupe; Bingkahan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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