Sambong

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INDICATIONS/

USES/ DOSE
(BASED ON DOH
APPROVED)
INDICATIONS
For urinary tract pain and burning sensation, to
increase urinary output in conditions
characterized by fluid retention or edema; for
kidney stones.

SAMBONG USES
Diuretic, treat colds and mild hypertension.
Blumea balsamifera (scientific name), also
known as "sambong" in the Philippines, is
a herbal perennial plant thought to have ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION &
medicinal and healing effects. it belongs to DOSE
the genus Blumea of the family Oral 250 mg or 500 mg tablet
Asteracease that grows in tropical climates
such as Philippines, India, Thailand,
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and
Indonesia. it smells of camphor and thus Prepared by; KOFI ACHEAMPONG
it's also known as "Ngai Camphor"

Sambong grows from 1.5 to 3 meters high


and 2 to 8 cm in diameter. it is found in
forests, rivers, valleys, and grasses. The
stem becomes woody over time. it has
small yellow flowers. 

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