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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: stomachache
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7-9 leaves in 2 glasses of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescents/65 yrs. & above: Drink 1 cup once a day. Children: 1/2 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aveno; Trinidad (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Tonggaan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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