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🌿 Candle Bush (Cassia alata) | Skin & Digestive Cleanse | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
🌱 Other Names: English: Candle Bush, Ringworm Bush, Emperor’s Candlestick, Latin: Cassia alata, Senna alata, Regional/Folk: Acapulco, Calabracho, Palo de San Juan, Akapulko
✨ Key Benefits:
🦠 Natural antifungal support for skin balance
🍃 Digestive aid and gentle laxative effect
💧 Promotes body detoxification
🛡️ Supports immune resilience
⚖️ Helps restore internal microbiome balance
📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:
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Traditionally applied for fungal skin conditions (ringworm, tinea)
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Used as a natural laxative in folk medicine
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Supports overall cleansing and detox in modern herbal practice
🌼 Herbal Combinations:
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Neem (Azadirachta indica) → amplifies skin-cleansing and antifungal synergy
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) → supports anti-inflammatory and wound healing benefits
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Moringa (Moringa oleifera) → balances cleansing effects with nutritional support
🧴 Available Forms:
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Powder
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Cut & Sifted Leaf
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Capsules
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Tea/Infusion
⚠️ Always consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before use. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.