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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: Use leaves as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gulmatico; Benjamin (Iloilo; Leganes; Brgy. Guinobatan
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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