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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: infection (umbilical cord)
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 2-3 top leaves. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Infants: Apply as needed or 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ocaya; Dolores (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Calwit; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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