English name: "Ngai camphor or Blumea camphor" is a Philippine herbal medicine used to treat kidney stones, wounds and cuts,
rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and hypertension
Sambong is used as herbal medicine and is a shrub that grows wild in the tropical climate countries such as Philippines,
India, Africa and found even in eastern Himalayas. Sambong is widely used in the Philippines as herbal medicine.
Sambong leaves are known for its ngai or Blumea camphor that is used as herbal medicine to treat kidney stones, wounds and cuts,
rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and hypertension. The Philippine Council for Health Research
and Development (PCHRD) has develop the technology for a sambong herbal medicine tablet.
Sambong is an aromatic shrub, that grows from 1 to 4 meters in height. It is considered as a weed in some countries and is difficult to eradicate.
Sambong has yellow flowering heads that is 6 mm long. Sambong leaves are green obloid that spreads in a pyramidial pattern. Sambong bears
fruits that are ribbed and hairy on top. Sambong fruit has 1 seed.
| Sambong is used as herbal medicine and is a shrub that grows wild in the tropical climate countries such as Philippines, India, Africa and found even in eastern Himalayas. Sambong is widely used in the Philippines as herbal medicine. |
Sambong Side Effects, Cautions And Warnings
>Sambong use is generally considered safe.
>Special Precautions & Warnings
>Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of sambong during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
>Sambong can cause allergic reaction for people sensitive to ragweed plants and its relatives. Side effects may include itching and skin irritation.
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