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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: Alibhon
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply leaves as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply enough leaves to cover the forehead as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gulatico; Rosalinda (Iloilo; Janiuay; Brgy. Guadalupe; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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