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- 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:
- Ponsad, Zamboanga del Norte
- Causes:
- Ponsada results from touching water during menstrual cycle which impedes the flow of blood. This may result to the death of the patient if not prevented.
- Materials:
- Through observation
- Management:
- Kowele-Boil the bark (the size and number depends on the person) with sufficient water until boiling point is reached. Drink a glass of decoction 3x a day until the affliction is gone.
- Additional information:
- This also happens to male
- Informant:
- Tolentina Gumandao Onsilao (Healer)
- Address:
- Zamboanga del Norte, Sibuco, Malayal, Glinowagung
- Information gathered by:
- Dando RFA, Pizon JRL
- Date gathered:
- 2013-02-13
- Abstracted by:
- Province:
- Zamboanga - Malayal