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Hubag (Boil)                                                    
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Localized swelling and inflammation of skin having a closed hard core at the center. There is no opening for pus discharge.
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Authors:
Mansueto, Josel B, Sia,Isidro C, de la Pena, Mario
Title:
Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health - FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND
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Causes:
Due to evil spirits like "buyagan".
Materials:
Material/s: 1. Tagihumok (leaves) 2. Mayanang kuyanap (leaves) Method/s: Get enough amount leaves of tagihumok and mayanang kuyanap, rub and crumple the leaves and apply.
Management:
Place the leaves over the boil for the whole day then take them out at night time. This can be done the next day until the boil is cured.
Additional information:
Informant:
Noel Cordova Torremocha
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-11
Abstracted by:
Herlao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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