Blumea balsamifera
Blumea balsamifera
Blumea balsamifera is a flowering plant frequently utilized within various Southeast Asian traditional medicine systems. It is traditionally employed to address a wide range of conditions, including fever, malaria, rheumatism, stomach aches, and insomnia, as well as acting as a sudorific or vermifuge. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic efficacy remains limited at this time. There are no major safety issues recorded for this plant, and no notable drug interactions have been documented in current literature. This information is for educational purposes only.
- Traditionally for
- fever · angina
- Traditions
- traditional
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- fever
- angina
- beriberi
- depurative
- headache
- insomnia
- lumbago
- malaria
- rheumatism
- splenomegaly
- stomach ache
- stomachic
- sudorific
- vermifuge
Frequently asked questions
What is Blumea balsamifera?
Blumea balsamifera (Blumea balsamifera) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Blumea balsamifera traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Blumea balsamifera for: fever, angina, beriberi, depurative, headache, insomnia. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Blumea balsamifera?
Blumea balsamifera appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
Is Blumea balsamifera safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Blumea balsamifera in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Blumea balsamifera interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Blumea balsamifera in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Blumea balsamifera?
Blumea balsamifera is also known as: Sambong.
Is Blumea balsamifera a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)