Sambong

Department of Health in the Philippines
Scientific Research on Medicinal Herbs Sambong Studies
Scientific Name: Blumea Balsamifera
Filipino Term: Sambong, Gabon

Blumea Balsamifera is an miracle medicinal plant. It is a antiurolithiasis and works as a diuretic. It is used to aid the treatment of kidney disorders. TheBlumea leaves can also be used to treat colds and mild hypertensions. Since it is a diuretic, it helps dispose of excess water and sodium in the body. Blumea is one of the ten approved by the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) in treating particular disorders.

Benefits:

a. Aids in treating hypertension and rheumatism b. Anti-diarrhea and Anti-gastralgic properties c. Effective in the dissolving of kidney stones d. Good as a diuretic agent to lower blood pressure e. Helps remove worms, boils f. Treatment of colds and fevers g. Treats dysentery, sore throat

Blumea Balsamifera is effective as a diuretic in hypertension and fluid retention. It is also used for dissolution of kidney stones. Some clinical studies, including double blind // placebo random studies, have shown encouraging results for Sambong to be both safe and effective in the treatment of kidney stones and hypertension. The National Kidney and Transplant Institute has promoted the use of this herbal medicine. For many renal patients to avert or delay the need for dialysis or organ transplantation.