Go to the ant, you sluggard!
A very striking bible verse about how man should learn from this very small insect – ant. It might be very small but the wisdom in its actions mirrors a major characteristic that man should posses.
Proverbs 6:6-11
6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. 9 How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— 11 and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.
Photo was taken in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, PH
An ant clinging into the tip of a branch and with incredible display of strength, it managed to hold its body while standing upside down.
About the plant. Most families in the area have this plant in their backyard. Acapulco is a medicinal herb that is known to cure common skin diseases of Filipinos during summer such as ring worm, tinea flava, athlete’s food and etc.
How to prepare Acapulco for medication:
1. Get 5-10 pieces of fresh leaves.
2. Wash thoroughly in running water to remove dust and other unnecessary dirt.
3. Simply crush the leaves until it gets juicy.
4. Wash infected body are with soap
5. Gently rub the juicy leaves to the infected area for at least 1-2 minutes.
6. Leave the infected are for as long as you want but not less than an hour.
7. Rinse the infected area with soap and repeat procedure at least twice a day for 5-7 days.
8. If it persists, find a derma/doctor.
