Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
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 
   
Rayuma (Arthritis) Inflammation of the joints. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Rayuma (Arthritis) Inflammation of the joints. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Rayuma (arthritis) Inflammation of the joints. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pinaakan sa mananap ( insect bites) Presence of wound due to a bite of an insect or animal. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pinaakan sa mananap ( insect bites) Presence of wound due to a bite of an insect or animal. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pinaakan sa malala (insect bites) Presence of wound due to a bite of an insect or animal. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa kusog ( Overworked) When a person worked too much, extending his physical capacities then at the end of day, wash himself/herself without letting his body rest first. It is usually characterized by body malaise, muscle jerking and spasms evident on the extremities, accompanied by headache and dizziness. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa kusog ( Overworked) When a person worked too much, extending his physical capacities then at the end of day, wash himself/herself without letting his body rest first. It is usually characterized by body malaise, muscle jerking and spasms evident on the extremities, accompanied by headache and dizziness. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa Kaon (failed to eat on time) Its when one failed to eat on time. The person experiences light-headedness, headache, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, involuntary muscle movement, and; spasm usually in the hands and feet. Siquijor - Bandilaan