| Family |
Fabaceae peas; legumes |
| Common name: |
Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English) |
| Local name: |
Kapulao |
| Indication: |
skin diseases |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound the leaves. Squeeze to extract juice. Rub juice on affected part. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Ponce; Pedro (Batanes; Itbayat; Brgy. San Pedro; ) & (b) Reyes; Juana (Batanes; Basco; Brgy. San Joaquin; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Batanes |
