Ubo (Cough)
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It occurs when one is exposed to dust or when there is a sudden change in temperature.
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:
         Change in temperature, stress, lack of sleep and environmental factors like exposure to dust.
Materials:
         Material/s: 1.Tabong hangin (leaves) 2. Luy-a tapol( flesh), 3. Kaningag( roots) Method/s: Decoction: Gather all plants. Finely chop the flesh of luy-a tapol and kaningag roots. Wash together with the tabong hangin leaves. Boil for 5 minutes in 1 liter of water.
Management:
         Drink the decoction every after meal or three (3) times a day after eating.The decoction may be used as drinking water (hinubigon) and at any time of the day until cough is gone.
Additional information:
        
Informant:
         Bienvinido Go-oc Ponce
Address:
         Siquijor Province, Siquijor, San Antonio, Purok Gumamela
Information gathered by:
         Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
         2014-11-12
Abstracted by:
         Herlao, IAV
Province:
         Siquijor - Bandilaan