scabies and itchiness.
Here is the Herbal medicine for you.
throughout the Philippines. 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 extracts from the Akapulko plant is commonly
used as an ingredient for lotions, soaps and shampoos.
Uses of Akapulko:
� Treatment of skin diseases:
Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema,
scabies and itchiness.
� Internal:
Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea, mouthwash
in stomatitis, alleviation of asthma symptoms, used as
diuretic and purgative, for cough & fever, as a
laxative to expel intestinal parasites and other
stomach problems. A strong decoction of the leaves is
an abortifacient.
Preparation:
� For external use, pound the leaves of the Akapulko
plant, squeeze the juice and apply on affected areas.
� For internal use: cut the plant parts into a
manageable size then soak and boil for 10 to 15
minutes let cool and use as soon as possible. Note:
The decoction looses its potency if not used for a long
time. Dispose leftovers after one day.
Intestinal parasitism: The seeds used for intestinal parasitism.
Tincture from leaves reported to be purgative.
Cough: Decoction of leaves and flowers for cough.
Ringworm, scabies, eczema, tinea infections, insect bites, herpes: Crushed leaves and juice extract.
Preparation: Pound enough fresh leaves; express (squeeze out) the juice and apply on the affected skin morning and evening. Improvement should be noticed after 2 - 3 weeks of treatment.
Decoction of leaves and flowers used as mouthwash in stomatitis.