1. Athletes Foot
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes, causing itching, burning, redness, and cracked or peeling skin, often due to moisture and sweat.
🌱 Chop the Kamantigi flowers.
🌱 Apply the chopped flowers as a poultice on the infected area after soaking the feet in a hot Makabuhay vine decoction.
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."
🌱 Crush 5–10 Kamantigi flowers (depending on infection size) until juice is extracted.
🌱 Apply the juice directly over the infected area as a compress for 30 minutes, twice a day.
3.Skin Itchiness and Allergy
An allergy is a hypersensitivity to allergens such as drugs or biologic materials. Skin itchiness may be due to contact with an allergen.
🌱 Crush about 10 Kamantigi flowers**.
🌱 Apply directly on the affected area as a poultice after it has been bled.
4. Sprained Ankle or Wrist
A sprain is the wrenching of a joint, producing a stretching or tearing of the ligaments. Treatment Process
🌱 Pound 2 stems with leaves**.
🌱 Apply directly as a poultice for 30 minutes, three times a day.
🌱 Use a bandage to hold the poultice in place.
Possible allergic reactions in rare cases.
Consult your **healthcare provider** before use.
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
***Caution:*** *The traditional preparation for skin itchiness involves bleeding the affected area before application. Use extreme caution and consult a professional before attempting.*
- Usually found in home gardens, backyards, and moist areas since it is often planted for its colorful flowers and traditional medicinal use
- Classification: Native