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    The document discusses the herbal medicine Akapulko/Acapulco, which is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections. It contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide, and saponin, a laxative. The primary part used is the leaves, though roots and flowers are also used. Benefits include treating skin diseases, as an expectorant, and as a laxative to expel parasites. Preparation involves pounding leaves and applying the juice externally, or making a decoction for internal use. Continuous external application for 2-3 weeks can provide marked improvement for ringworms.

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    The document discusses the herbal medicine Akapulko/Acapulco, which is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections. It contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide, and saponin, a laxative. The primary part used is the leaves, though roots and flowers are also used. Benefits include treating skin diseases, as an expectorant, and as a laxative to expel parasites. Preparation involves pounding leaves and applying the juice externally, or making a decoction for internal use. Continuous external application for 2-3 weeks can provide marked improvement for ringworms.

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    The document discusses the herbal medicine Akapulko/Acapulco, which is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections. It contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide, and saponin, a laxative. The primary part used is the leaves, though roots and flowers are also used. Benefits include treating skin diseases, as an expectorant, and as a laxative to expel parasites. Preparation involves pounding leaves and applying the juice externally, or making a decoction for internal use. Continuous external application for 2-3 weeks can provide marked improvement for ringworms.

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    Through its “Traditional Health Program” the Department of Health endorses Ten Herbal

    Medicines in the Philippines. All this ten (10) herbs have been thoroughly tested and have
    been clinically proven to have medicinal value in the relief and treatment of various ail-
    ments. All this Ten Herbal Medicines will be featured here at the Lorma Wellness and Inte-
    grative Medicine Center website from October 2010 to July 2011.

    For the Month of October

    Herbal Medicine: Akapulko / Acapulco

    Akapulko / Acapulco (Cassia alata) - also known as "bayabas-bayabasan" and "ringworm


    bush" in English, this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.
    Akapulko or Acapulco in English is a shrub found throughout the Philippines. It is known
    under various names in different regions in the country. Locals call the plant katanda, an-
    dadasi, and palochina in Tagalog, Ilocos and in the Visayas regions, respectively. The shrub
    belongs to the family of Leguminosae, and grows about one to two meters tall. It has thick
    branches and the leaves are embraced with 8 to 20 leaflets that are oblong-elliptical in shape.
    The flowers of the Akapulko have oblong sepals, and its fruits are tetragonal, which are also
    winged and glabrous. A medicinal herb that contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide used to
    treat fungal infections, like ringworms, scabies, and eczema. Akapulko also contains
    saponin, a laxative that is useful in expelling intestinal parasites.

    The primary part used for herbal purposes are the leaves, although the roots and flowers are
    also used for certain preparations with medicinal value. The extracts from the Akapulko
    plant is commonly used as an ingredient for lotions, soaps, and shampoos.
    Benefits & Treatment of Akapulko
    External Use:
    Treatment of skin diseases:
    Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.
    - Mouthwash in stomatitis

    Internal use:

    Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea


    - Alleviation of asthma symptoms
    - Used as diuretic and purgative
    - For cough & fever
    - As a laxative to expel intestinal parasites and other stomach problems.

    Note: A strong decoction of Akapulko leaves is an abortifacient. Pregnant women should not
    take decoction of the leaves or any part of this plant.

    Preparation and Use

    • For external use, pound the leaves of the Akapulko plant, squeeze the juice and apply on
    affected areas.
    • As the expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea, drink decoction (soak and boil for 10 to
    15 minutes) of Akapulko leaves. The same preparation may be used as a mouthwash,
    stringent, and wash for eczema.
    • As laxative, cut the plant parts (roots, flowers, and the leaves) into a manageable size
    then prepare a decoction Note: The decoction looses its potency if not used for a long
    time. Dispose leftovers after one day.
    • The pounded leaves of Akapulko has purgative functions, specifically against ring-
    worms.

    It should be noted that the pounded leaves of this plant may be applied thinly on the
    affected part twice a day. Marked improvement may be expected after two to three weeks of
    continuous application to the affected area(s) where the prepared Akapulko leaves were ap-
    plied.

    Source: http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/akapulko.htm

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