Health Mid - The Journal of Healthy Lifestyle: Akapulko

Akapulko


Akapulko is a shrub that grows wild on Mt. Banahaw. The leaves contain chrysophanic acid.
The leaves are reported to be sudorific, diuretic and purgative, being used in the same manner as senna. The leaves are commonly used for ringworm and other skin diseases

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