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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: nervine
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 2-5 leaves. Collect juice. Drink. Use pulp as poultice on feet; sole & stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Banal; Anastacia (Quezon; San Andres; Brgy. Talisay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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