Ponsada
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Stomachache is felt by the patient.
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