Cuachalalate The name Cuachalalate comes from the name "Cuauchachalatli" which originates from the Nahuatl, Aztec Language and was later hispanalized to Cuachalalate. Cuachalalate was used during the Mexican Revolution by soldiers to treat their combat wounds, since its known that Cuachalalate has healing properties, it may not accelerate the healing process but it helps as the wounds are healing so there will be no ugly scaring afterward. Cuachalalate or Ampbypteryngium adstingens as is commonly known, is used to treat gastritis, gastrointestinal ailments such as ulcers, stomach cancer, and cutaneous wounds. It is also said that Cuachalalate is known for its cleansing properties as well as detoxifying effects within the circulatory system. The bark is the most utilized part of the plant. To cure ulcers, Cuachalalate should be soaked until the water gets colored, and then consume it. Depending on how bad your ulcers are, it might sting at first when you first began drinking the tea. In the case of acne wash the area with the water or drink it, for sores and light injuries place the powdered bark or resin on the affected area. In insect bites or blows, and as a skin healer wash the affected area for at least 5 days. If the ovaries or uterus are infected, then boil the bark of cuachalalate to use as a poultice. Cuachalalate is used to treat circulatory problems, oral diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, urinary infections, wounds, pimples and skin diseases, Diseases of Women, Liver problems, lung and respiratory ailments. Consult your physician before using this product.