Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
For protection against "gayuma", pangontra sa gayuma Gayuma refers to a cultural affliction induced by a person who uses sorcery or black magic to persuade or control victim for his/her personal gain or intentions. Davao - Talaingod Manobo 
   
This applies to a local term for an ailment, disease, syndrome, sign or symptom, injury, or other, not transcribable to the western terminology [eg, pasma, usog, kulam, or other] Include course of ailment (if untreated) Indicate YearMonthDay [eg, 2008-10-09] 
   
Rayuma joint pain, inflamation of joints Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Kurad white discoloration of skin in different areas of the body, irregularly shaped Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Kamanaw white discoloration of skin in different areas of the body, irregularly shaped Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Gaddil skin ulcerations, itchy Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Dagala itchy skin in between toes, produces foul smell, may also manifest wounds when untreated Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Lasi itchy and flaky scalp Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Kabab pain and bloated feeling in the stomach area Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Trangkaso joint pain, fever, may be accompanied by cough and colds Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian