Posted by Admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Akapulko, Cassia alata, Ringworm bush | No comments
Akapulko or Ringworm bush in English or shrub grows throughout the Philippines. It has dark green leaves and yellow-orange flowers, producing as much as 50 to 60 small, triangular seeds. For medicinal purposes, leaves, flowers and seeds are used.
Akapulko is a shrub that grows wild on Mt. Banahaw. The leaves contain chrysophanic acid. The leaves are reported to be sudorific, diuretic and purgative, being used in the same manner as senna. The leaves are commonly used for ringworm and other skin diseases. The leaves in concoction are also used to treat bronchitis and asthma.
Medicinal Uses:
Decoction of leaves and flowers is very effective in easing asthma, cough and bronchitis.
The seeds are effective in expelling intestinal parasites.
Juice from leaves aids in controlling fungal infections like; eczema, athlete’s foot, ringworm, scabies, and herpes.
Pounded leaves reduce injury-related swellings, treat insect bites, and ease rheumatism.
Leaves and flowers concoction used as mouthwash in treating stomatitis.
Juice from leaves ease fetid discharges.
The leaves stain is an effective purgative.
How to Use:
As anti fungal, apply juice from the pounded leaves on affected areas of the skin. Strong decoction of leaves and flowers for cleansing eczema and other skin itch.
As an ointment: Prepared from the leaves and apply twice a day.
Precaution: apply thinly on affected skin. Improvement will be noticed after 2 to 3 weeks of treatment.
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