Saway-saway (Sagboy)
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The patient is experiencing any sudden health problems and thought to be caused by bad and unseen elements.
Authors:
         Elago MC, Dando RFA, Pizon JRL, Galang RM, Sia IC
Title:
         Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The SUBANON people of Malayal, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte
Source:
         Technical report
Keywords:
         Saway-saway, Zamboanga del Norte
Causes:
         Thought to be caused by unseen element/s that might got hurt unexpectedly by the patient.
Materials:
         Through observation and interview.
Management:
         "Kilala" (Ugat) - Boil the roots of three small plants until boiling point is reached. Drink a glass of decoction 3x a day for 3 days.
Additional information:
         It is tasteless.
Informant:
         Sophia Mudai Dondingon (Traditional hilot or Traditional birth attendant)
Address:
         Zamboang del Norte, Sibuco, Malayal,Glinowagung
Information gathered by:
         Dando RFA, Pizon JRL
Date gathered:
         2013-01-30
Abstracted by:
        
Province:
         Zamboanga - Malayal