| 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 |
