Senna alata(L.) Roxb.
 
Senna alata(L.) Roxb.
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Family:
Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name:
Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name:
Aunting or sunting
Indication:
skin diseases like 'an-an'
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Pound and extract juice. Apply on the affected skin.
Direction for use:
All ages: As needed.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Arboladura; Petronilo (Bohol; ; ; ) (b) Bunganon; Esperanza (Bohol; ; ; ) (c ) Aniola; Anunsacion (Bohol; ; ; ) (d) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; ) (e) Sabina; Constancia (Bohol; ; ; ) & (f) Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Bohol