Acapulo / Candelabra Bush (Senna alata)

Last updated: 21 Jun 2025

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Thai Herb: Acapulo / Candelabra Bush (Senna alata)

General Characteristics:

Leaves are used for medicinal purposes
Traditionally described as having a sour taste in Thai medicine
Medicinal Benefits:

Mild natural laxative that gently stimulates bowel movement
Helps expel intestinal parasites, especially pinworms and threadworms
Additional Insight:
The leaves contain anthraquinone glycosides, active compounds that act directly on the large intestine to stimulate peristalsis and ease constipation.
In traditional Thai medicine, Acapulo is widely used as a gentle laxativeespecially suitable for the elderly or individuals with chronic constipation.

‍️ Recommended For:

People suffering from chronic constipation
Those seeking gentle colon cleansing
Individuals with intestinal parasitic infections
Post Series Suggestion:
Feature Acapulo in a themed post series:
Herbs for Digestion, Detox & Gentle Bowel Care, together with:

Phak Chi La (Coriander Seed) for relieving gas and intestinal odor
Long Pepper or Sa-Khan Vine for boosting digestion and gut function