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Akapulko(Cassia alata)
alsoknown as bayabas-bayabasanand ringworm
bush in English,this herbal medicine is used totreat
ringworms and skin fungalinfections.Benefits &
Treatment of Akapulko: External Use: Treatment of
skin diseases: Tinea infections, insect
bites,ringworms, eczema, scabies anditchiness.
Mouthwash in stomatitis Internal use:Expectorant
for bronchitis anddyspnoea Alleviation of asthma
symptoms Used as diuretic and purgative For
cough & fever As a laxative to
expel intestinalparasites and other
stomachproblems.Note: A strong decoction
of Akapulko leaves is an abortifacient.Pregnant
women should not takedecoction of the leaves or
any partof this plant.Preparation & Use: For
external use, pound theleaves of the Akapulko
plant,squeeze the juice and apply onaffected areas.
As the expectorant for bronchitisand dyspnoea, drink
decoction(soak and boil for 10 to 15 minutes)of
Akapulko leaves. The samepreparation may be used
as amouthwash, stringent, and washfor eczema. As
laxative, cut the plant parts(roots, flowers, and the
leaves) intoa manageable size then prepare
adecoction Note: The decoctionlooses its potency if
not used for along time. Dispose leftovers afterone
day. The pounded leaves of Akapulko