Akapulko / Acapulco (Cassia alata) Ever wonder where products we use in our everyday life such as shampoo, soap

and lotion came from? Herbal Medicines take a great share in creating these vital things that any of us could not ever imagine.

Katanda, Andadasi, or Palochinain, whatever the different regions call it, Acapulco as known by many people is a shrub that may be found around the Philippines. This shrub belongs to the family of Leguminosae that grows one to two meters tall. Its thick branches produce eight to twenty oblong-elliptical shaped leaflets and bears tetragonal fruits. Its flower also blooms with oblong sepals. The leaves that serves as the main instrument for medicinal herb contains Saponin which is a laxative used in expelling intestinal parasites and chrysophanic acid that treats fungal infections such as eczema, scabies, and ringworms. For us to have this Herbal Medicine; First we need to prepare a decoction of the roots, flowers, and its leaves as a laxative. The leaf decoction is good for bronchitis; dyspnea and can used also mouthwash, stringent, and wash fo eczema. We also needed a pounded leaves that has purgative functions which is against ringworms. These pounded leaves should be applied thinly on the affected part twice a day and improvements can be seen 2-3 weeks of continuous use. Thanks to the people who discovered the wonders of this plant. We dont need to buy or spend a lot of money for what we need.