Sambong PRODUCT NAME
Blumea balsamifera DC. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Sambong |
| Local Name: | Alibhon, Alimon (Negros); Bukadkad (Samar); Sambon (Zambonga); Sambong (Tarlac, Bataan, Bulacan, Manila, Palawan, Laguna, Mindoro, Basilan, Tayabas, Zambales, Batangas, Rizal, Balabac Is., Misamis); Sobosob (Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Pangasinan); Takamain (Davao). |
| Family: | Compositae |
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| Product Description: | A coarse, erect, half-woody herb 1.5-3m in height. The stems are 2.5cm in diameter. The leaves are from 7-20cm in length, spear-shaped, and with toothed margins and short petioles |
| NTFP Classification: | Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics, Others |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species grows very abundantly in waste places in the Philippines. It is frequently found in grass areas, as it readily sprouts from the ground after the aerial parts of the plant have been killed by fire. It is thus one of the comparatively few species of plants which can withstand grass fires |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | leaves, leaflets roots |
| Uses: | The leaves are used locally for poisoning fishes, and medicinally for a number of purposes The roots are utilized medicinally |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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