Botanical Name: Senna alata
Other Names: Candle bush, craw-craw plant, acapulo, ringworm bush, or ringworm plant.
S. alata, alternatively recognized as Cassia alata, is a herb that is extensively distributed within the Leguminosae family. Referred to by various names such as candle bush, craw-craw plant, acapulo, ringworm bush, or ringworm plant, it enjoys widespread recognition. This plant is commonly encountered in Asia and Africa, where it is known by numerous local names.
Medicinal Uses:
- Diabetes
- Pink eye
- Joint and muscle pain (rheumatism)
- Constipation and other conditions.
