Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
Kalibanga (diarrhea) Passing out of soft, watery stools accompanied by stomachache. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kalibanga (Diarrhea) in children Passing out of soft, watery stools accompanied by stomachache. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kamachog (Sore eyes) Not provided Kalinga - UMA tribe 
   
Kamanaw white discoloration of skin in different areas of the body, irregularly shaped Kalinga - Maeng Tingguian 
   
Kararak (Kabuhi) Pale, the pit of the stomach is hard and is in pain, gets hungry easily. Zamboanga - Salambuyan 
   
Katol-katol ( Skin irritation/itchiness) Presence of red, swollen spots due to itchiness from one region characterized by pruritic pain. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kidney Trouble Kidney problem that is characterized by painful sensation n the hypogastric area accompanied by urinary incontinence. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Koyang (Pin Worms) Not provided Kalinga - UMA tribe 
   
Kulam The patient loses weight and is sickly. Zamboanga - Mandih 
   
Kulam The person is always unwell, cannot sleep, spit blood and died. Zamboanga - Mandih