Scientific Name: Cassia alata Linn.
English Name: Ringworm Shrub
English Name: Ringworm Shrub
Filipino/Tagalog Name: Akapulko
Cebuano Name: Asunting
Asunting is very effective in treating skin diseases like scabies, chicken skin disease, and ringworm.
How to Use:
Just pound the leaves to extract juice and apply into the affected area by rubbing it gently. Do not leave it on the skin for more than a minute as it could burn the skin and could leave dark mark and scar.
Best antifungal. It kills fungi right then and there. It can be used fresh and pure.
The Plant:
It is a shrub of 1meter long approximately, with pair leaves of at least 6 pairs. Its flowers are nice looking with its yellow color. It is common in tropical countries and can be found mostly in the grassland.
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