AKAPULCO
USES/INDICATION
The Akapulko leaves contain chrysophanic acid, a
fungicide that is used to treat fungal infections.
Because of Akapulko’s antifungal properties, it is a
common ingredient in soaps, shampoos, and
lotions in the Philippines.
Leaves are also used as herbal medicine to treat
bronchitis, coughs, and asthma, as well as for antiinflammatory and are used to alleviate symptoms
of arthritis, gout, rheumatitis, bursitis, and other
joint and muscle problems.
PREPARATION
1) Fresh leaves are washed and cut in small
pieces.
2) One glass of cooking oil or coconut oil is
added before frying the leaves until it is crispy.
3) After frying, it is then removed and strained.
Cut 2 white Esperma no. 5 candles into small
pieces. In a cooking pot, pour the strained oil
together with the candle pieces and stir until it
has melted.
4) Pour the mixture into a container and cover.
5) After that, the akapulko herbal ointment is
now ready to apply to affected areas twice daily.
HOW TO TAKE CARE
The location must be exposed to full sun and
has a well draining soil. But when starting
with seeds, start them indoors and water until
they sprout. They require watering weekly to
keep soil moist. To help in plant growth, feed
the plants with a half-strength solution of
balanced fertilizers.
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Adan, Clara Valerie
Adobo, Victoria Francois Erika
Adriano Camille Anne
Agor, Kevin Christian
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Sembong. https://www.forestry.gov.my/images/infoperhutanan/tumbuhan-ubatan/Sembong_en.pdf
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Sambong and
Akapulco
AKAPULCO
Senna Alata or Cassia Alata
COMMON NAMES:
Akapulko, Andadasi, Asunting,
Bayabasbayabasan, Bikasbikas,
Bunibuni, Gamot sa Buni, Kabogisbogis,
Kapurko, Kasitas, Pakayomkayon Kastila,
Palotsina, Paralusina, Ringworm Bush,
and Sunting
DESCRIPTION:
Akapulko is an erect, shrubby legume with
dark green compound leaves. Akapulko
leaves have orange rachis that has 16-28
leaflets. It produces an axis of golden yellow
flowers that has 4-winged pods containing
50-60 flattened, triangular seeds. Flowers
are enclosed by yellow-orange bracts that
are later shed in time.
SAMBONG
USES/INDICATION
Its roots and leaves are commonly used as
therapeutic regimen.it is commonly
indicated for fever, rheumatic, headache,
colds, cough, wounds, diarrhea, and kidney
stones.
PREPARATION
Its roots and leaves are pounded and
dissolved with cold water to be applied
with a soft cloth over the desired body
parts to treat fever and wounds.
Its leaves can also be pounded and
applied to the forehead to treat headache.
Its roots and leaves can also be boiled with
water and used as a warm compress to
treat rheumatic. Its leaves can be chopped
and boiled with water and use as a tea for
kidney stones.
HOW TO TAKE CARE
Plant the sprout of Sambong to a loam soil
and water it everyday. Also, its roots and
stolon's with three or more leaves can be
propagated in water This plant should be
exposed to sunlight daily.
SAMBONG
Blumea balsamifera
COMMON NAMES:
Blumea camphor and Ngai camphor
Dalapot, Sob-sob, Gabuen, Kambibon,
Subusub
Philippines: Alibum,Lakad-bulan, Alimon,
Lalakdan. Sambong
DESCRIPTION:
The Blumea Balsamifera or Sambong is
commonly seen and used as hebral
medicine in India, Africa, Malaysia, China,
and Philippines. It is a small tree that can
grow at a maximum height of 4 meters.
The plant has a strong camphorous odor.
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