The blumea camphor is a small plant that has a slightly hardened and semi-bodied body and is covered with furry leaves. The flower grows clump-clumps in one branch. It usually grows in low-lying areas and vacant lots in some Asian countries, including the Philippines.
Sambong (Blumea camphor, Ngai camphor in English, Alibum, Alimon, Ayoban, Bukodkud, Dalapot, Gabuen, Gintin-gintin, Kambibon, Visayas and Sob-sob, Subusub, Subob to Ilocos.) Have a real name Blumea balsamifera of the 10 herbs recognized by the Department of Health (DOH - Department of Health) of the Philippines. It is an anti-acne itis helps as a diuretic, it helps to dispose excess water and sodium (salt) in the body and also helps treat kidney disease, also used to treat colds and moderate blood levels. It is also known as Anti-diarrheic, Anti-gastralgic, anti-diarrhea and Anti-spasm.
It is also commonly used to bathe newborns, cleaning the wound and cut.
There are many diseases that can be cured by a sambong such as a cough (fungal sputum), difficulty with pains, sore throat, fever, stomach and rheumatism. The leaves are also mixed with bathing and drinking for a newborns.
BLUMEA FLOWER
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What are the nutrients and chimicals can be found in blumea camphor?
Different parts of the blumea camphor or (sambong) plant can handle many types of chemicals and nutrients that may be of benefit to health:
The sage plants contain volatile oil, l-borneol, l-camphor, limonene, saponins, sesquiterpene and limonene, tannins, sesquiterpene alcohol, palmitin, myristic acid.
It also has flavonoids, terpenes (borneol, limonene, camphor, a-pinene, b-pinene, 3-carene, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, triteroenes, and cryptomeridiol), lactones (blumealactone A, B, C)
Some parts of the plant can be used as a medicine such as:
Leaves
The leaves of the blumea camphor are part of the plant that are often used as medicine. It is usually used as a drink or drink as a tea or mixed with water. It can also be durable and stimulates in certain conditions in the body.
Roots
The root of the blumea camphor can also be used in medicine. It is also taken care of as a tea.
Different illness can be cured by blumea camphor.
♥Wound
Grinding leaves of the blumea or (sambong) can help to speed up wound healing.
♥ Fever
The leaves and roots of the blumea should be taken to reduce the fever that is experienced.
♥Kidney disease
Also taking nappy leaves is effective in improving the condition of kidneys or kidneys. It helps with the continuous flow of urine.
Reference:
http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/sambong.htm
http://community.omtimes.com/m/blogpost?id=3288748%3ABlogPost%3A194840
https://www.livealittlelonger.com/health-benefits-of-sambong-tea/
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