- Family:
- Fabaceae peas; legumes
- Common name:
- Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
- Local name:
- Akapulko
- Indication:
- skin diseases (eczema; ringworm)
- Plant part used:
- fresh leaves
- Method of Preparation:
- Boil 9 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink or use for cleansing the affected area.
- Direction for use:
- Adults/Adolescent/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1/2 cup once a day or use for cleansing as needed.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Almario; Kulas (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Tangelion; )
- Place gathered:
- Not provided
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Not provided
- Abstracted by:
- Not provided
- Date abstracted:
- Not provided
- Province:
- Quezon