Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
 
Blumea balsamifera(L) DC
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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:
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Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Quezon