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Hilanat (Fever)                                                     
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Increase in one's body temperature.
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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:
It is usually caused by sudden change of temperature or erratic climatic condition
Materials:
Material/s: 1. Eskobang Mayawis( leaves and flowers) 2. Marbas (leaves) 3. Hanonom-o/Hugalpo (leaves) Method/s: Gather a handful leaves of the plants mentioned. Burn the leaves until these turn to ashes. "Himulso" is done first by the healer to determine the cause of fever.
Management:
Put enough amount of ashes on the pulsating area.
Additional information:
Informant:
Gorgonio Lomocso Omoc-oc
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Poinsettia
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-10
Abstracted by:
Herlao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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