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.