Cassia alata L.
 
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