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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: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a stone. Wrap it with 7 top leaves. Pour vinegar and wrap with a piece of cloth. Sit on it.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it as needed while it is hot.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Leon; Lorenzo (Quezon; Mauban; Brgy. Montana; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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