Cuachalalate, Cuachalalá, Cuachinalá, Cuachalalate Bark

The Cuachalalate is used for the treatment of stomach problems and gastric ulcers (Quattrocchi, 2012).
The Cuachalalate bark of the tree is boiled in water and is taken as a tea to treat a wide range of ailments such as gastric ulcers, liver problems, as a blood purifier, to treat kidney infections, to lower cholesterol levels, against stones in the gallbladder, mouth ulcers, toothache, intermittent fevers, varicose veins, diabetes, typhoid fever, malaria, and stomach cancer.
The bark tea can be applied topically as a wash against skin problems or hives, against chafing in babies, against alopecia, for bites or stings of poisonous animals, as an adjunct to healing wounds.
And for women, it is applied in the vagina for infections and vaginal secretions or "flows", against puerperal fever, against the "fallen uterus" and to treat the "coldness" of the womb. This plant is considered “hot” in nature (Mendoza Castelán and Lugo-Pérez, 2011; Berdonces, 2009; Navarrete et al.,

Note: The benefits of Cuachalalate is based on people's experiences and opinion of some experts in natural medicine. Do not use this information as a guide to auto medicate yourself, always consult a Naturist Doctor and follow their indication for proper doses and applications.