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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: pasma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze out the juice and massage on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Romagera; Rosario (Lanao del Norte; Kapatagan; Botagon; ) & (b) Nainar; Guillerma (Lanao del Norte; Lala; Magpatao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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