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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: chest pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Rub oil on leaf surface. Pass over flame. Poultice on affected part.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Castro; Lorenzo (Batangas; San Jose; ; Bo. Banay-banay)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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