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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: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: One cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amazona; Lucio (Batangas; Mataas na Kahoy; ; Bo. San Sebastian)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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