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==News about Ringworm Bush (Akapulko)== | ==News about Ringworm Bush (Akapulko)== | ||
'''Akapulko''' | |||
*Source:http://herbalmedicinewahid.blogspot.com/2011/08/akapulko.html | |||
:(indra, Herbal Medicine Wahid) | |||
Akapulko or Acapulco in English is a shrub found 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 along time. Dispose leftovers after one day. | |||
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