1. Abscess and Boil
**Description:** Painful, swollen skin lumps filled with pus, typically caused by a bacterial infection.
Other Treatment Steps:
Preparation of Mixture: Collect the **sap (latex) from the Langka tree (by making a small cut) or unripe fruit and mix it with a little vinegar. The sap is very sticky.
Compress Preparation:Warm the mixture(do not boil, just warm) and soak small pieces of clean cloth or gauze in it to create a hot compress.
Application: Apply the warm compress directly to the abscess or boil for 20 minutes. Repeat the treatment 2 times a day.
The **sap (latex) of Langka is very sticky** and can stain. Handle with care.
Possible **allergic reactions** to the sap in rare cases. Perform a patch test on a small area of unaffected skin first.
**Do not apply to open or draining wounds.** The treatment is for drawing out the infection in a swollen boil.
If the abscess is large, deep, rapidly worsening, or accompanied by fever, **consult your healthcare provider** as it may require medical drainage or antibiotics.
Not recommended for **pregnant or breastfeeding women** without medical advice.
- Langka (Artocarpus heterophyllus or jackfruit) in Sibuyan Island is usually found in backyards, farms, and along roadsides, as it is commonly planted for its large edible fruits.
- Classification: Native/Indigenous