Halamang Gamot : Sambong

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 Sambong - is found in philippines, Blumea balsamifera (sambong in tagalog) is also found in tropical country like india and souhteast asia. Blumea basamifera are uses as herbal treatment in philippines.
Bluemea balsamifera is called (Sambong) in philippines, but in some cities and province Blue balsamifera is called subusob, sobsob or subsub in Ilocos Region, in Visayas part it is called as bukadkad.

Bluemea balsamifera (sambong) is approved by the DOH (Department of Health) as a Herbal medicine.

Sambong (Bluemea balsamifera) Uses and Treatment For : Following  List

1. Anti-gastralgic
2. Anti-diarrheic
3. Asthma
4. Boils
5. Bronchitis
6. Colds
7. Dysentery
8.  Edema
9.  Hypertension
10. Respiratory problems
11. Rheumatism
12. UTI
13. Sores
14. Respiratory problems
15. Stomachic
16. Sore throat
17. Sore
18. Worms
19. Dissolve kidney Stone


How to Cook : Bluemea balsamifera (sambong) 

If You Can Drink or Tsaa:

1. Cut (sambong)  leaves in three pieces and then wash it use hot water for washing (sambong)
2. Put (sambong) leaves in a cup 1 Cup of Sambong is Eqevalent for 2 glasses of water I think 210ml per Glass.
3. Boil in low fire for 15 minutes without cover.
4. Set aside, cool and strain.

    Drink 1/3 glass 3x a day.