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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: rheumatism
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound thoroughly 2-10 leaves. Soak in coconut oil. Massage as lotion on painful parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Massage 2x a day or as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Razo; Pedro (Quezon; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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