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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: over fatigue
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound top leaves. Add coconut oil and use to massage the body.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Banda; Placido (Quezon; San Francisco; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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