Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
Daghanag dugo (Hypertension) Abnormally high blood pressure usually characterized by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, and for some, "red face" is evident. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daghanag dugo (Hypertension) Abnormally high blood pressure usually characterized by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, and for some, "red face" is evident. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daghanan og dugo (Hypertension) Abnormally high blood pressure usually characterized by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, and for some, "red face" is evident. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Sakit sa dugo(Diabetes Mellitus) An incease in blood sugar level beyond its normal values. Indicator includes the delay in the normal healing period of wounds. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daot/Barang (Malady) It is usually characterized by abdominal enlargement, loss of appetite making the person weak and thin. When not managed right away, swollen extremities may appear. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Daot/Barang (Malady) It is usually characterized by abdominal enlargement, loss of appetite making the person weak and thin. When not managed right away, swollen extremities may appear. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Hilanat ( Fever) Increase in one's body temperature. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Hilanat (Fever) Increase in one's body temperature. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Hilanat (Fever) Increase in one's body temperature. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Hilanat (Fever) Increase in one's body temperature. Siquijor - Bandilaan