Sumadel- Kalinga tribe of Tinglayan, Kalinga. Ethnomedical documentation of and community health education for selected Philippine ethnolinguistic groups: the Sumadel- Kalinga tribe of Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. University of the Philippines Manila 2000.
Ethnomedical documentation of and community health education for selected Philippine ethnolinguistic groups: the Sumadel- Kalinga tribe of Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines
ABSTRACT
An ethnomedical study of the Sumadel- Kalinga people in Tinglayan, Kalinga was conducted from February 2000 to September 2000. The study included the documentation of their beliefs and practices on health, disease, and healing. Other information about the Sumadel Kalingas’ ethnography and demography was also sought to fully understand their culture. The study covered two of the seven barangays occupied by the Sumadel people, namely Sumadel I and Sumadel II. A total of 24 medicinal plants and 6 other natural products were documented. Documentation of the materia medica included local names, part used, preparation and direction of use. The researcher also noted if there were specific precautionary measures and side effects regarding the use of the materials. Community immersion was employed to assure correct and accurate data collection. The researcher conducted in-depth interview with the community indigenous healers. Several family health care providers were also engaged in interactive group discussion. Focus group discussions were done to validate the gathered primary data. Some of the plants were collected with the help of the members of the community.
The researcher recommends further study of the pharmacological value of the medicinal plants and other natural products documented. In regards to health education, focus must be on how to manage the spread of infectious disease in the community. Second to this is proper sanitation and waste management.
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