Cassia alata L.
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| Family | Leguminosae |
| Common name: | akapulko (Sul., Tag.); bayabasin, bikas-bikas, gamotsa-buni, kapurko, katanda, pakagonkon, sonting (Tag.); Emperor's candlesticks, guajava, candle bush, candle cassia, candlestick plant, candelabra bush, Ringworm bush or shrub, Ringworm senna, Wild senna (Engl.) |
| Local name: | kasikas |
| Indication: | For skin fungal infection |
| Plant part used: | leaf |
| Method of Preparation: | Crush leaves to express juice. |
| Direction for use: | Apply juice on affected parts of the body. |
| Additional information: | Not provided |
| Informant: | FGD1 |
| Place gathered: | Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: | Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU |
| Abstracted by: | QuitainA |
| Date abstracted: | Mar-14 |
| Province: | Samar Island |