1. Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a common symptom of gastrointestinal disease, characterized by increased frequency and fluid consistency of the stool.
🌿 Boil 10 chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
🧴 Strain the decoction and drink according to the following dosage:
2. Ringworm
Ringworm (tinea corporis) is a fungal skin infection that typically affects the hairless areas of the body. It appears as a reddish, elevated, and scaly rash that is shaped like a ring; hence, its common name "ringworm."
🌱 Boil 10 cups of chopped fresh leaves in 1½ gallons of water for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid.
🌱 🛁Add enough cold water to the strained liquid to fill 1 large pail.
🌱 🚿 Bathe with the decoction while it is still warm.
3.Sunburn and Prickly Heat
Sunburn is a redness of the skin occurring in patches of variable sizes and shapes
🌱 If there is infection, boil 1 cup of chopped leaves in 1 gallon of water.
💧 Add 2 gallons of cold water to the liquid.
🌱 🚿 Bathe with this prepared decoction.
4. Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation0
Swollen gums or stomatitis is an inflammation of the soft tissues of the mouth.
🌱 Boil 1 cup of chopped fresh leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Strain and let cool.
🌱 Use the decoction as a hot salt gargle or mouthwash after every meal.
| Age Group | Dosage (2 hours after supper) |
|---|---|
| Adults | 1 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement. |
| Children (7–9 years) | ½ cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement. |
| Children (10–12 years) | ½ cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement. |
Possible allergic reactions in rare cases.
Consult your **healthcare provider** before use.
Not recommended for pregnant obreastfeeding women without medical advicer
- Usually found in backyards, farms, and along roadsides where people plant them for fruits and medicinal use. They are also common in lowland areas and near homes since they are easy to grow.
- Classification: Native