Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 CASSIA ALATA L. - CANDLE BUSH. Common name: fleur palmiste, fleur dartre, candlestick senna, wild senna, ringworm cassia, guajava, ketepeng badak, flor del Secreto, Tarantana, candle bush, akapulko, man-slabriki, akapulco, gelenggang.Family: caesalpinaceae (caesalpinia family). This plant, a 6 - 25 feet tall, perennial shrub, has erect waxy yellow spikes that resemble fat candles before the individual blossoms open.The large leaves are bilateral - symetrical opposed and fold together at night.The fruit is a pod, while the seeds are small and square.Wild senna is indigenous to Suriname and it is found in secondary vegetation or along riverbanks or moist and even wet spots.Guajava is a fast grower and will flower in the first year.The leaves have laxative properties and can be effective as such.Ringworm cassia also has antimicrobial - and antifungus activity and can be used against dermatophyte infections such as tidea pedis (athlete's foot).Pharmacology: contains the phytochemicals antraquinone compound(c.g. dianthrone qlycosides) and flavonoids.In Suriname's traditional medicine, the leaves of this plant are used in the treatment of ringworm, the seeds as an anthelmintic while the roots can be used against uterus disorders. The crushed leaves are used for skin infections.Hardiness: USDA zone 8 - 11.Propagation: seeds, cuttings.Culture: full sun / light shade, drought tolerant, moist well drained soil, soak seeds twenty four hours(24) before sowing.Can also be kept as a container plant.It should be planted after last frost or better; start indoors and transplant. In regards Pityriasis Versicolor / Tinea Versicolor (same thing = a version of ringworm = a fungus of the Malassezia family), according to my evaluation of the above, a salve or tincture made with it should help. Personally, I'd stick with the Black Walnut Hull Tincture to handle it. Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - doc1570 herbal remedies Wednesday, September 17, 2003 9:44 AM [herbal remedies] need help2 hello group....need some help for an info re: Acapulko also known as candle tree or scientifically known as Cassia alata or Herpetica alata...on its use to Pityriasis versicolor or Tinea versicolor...any Journal research or article or update please....need it very badlyi need materials as many as i can get for my research...c", Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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