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Bakukang (Bangkukang)                                                    
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Large, oval, painful growths on the skin, often grows on the foot. Patient can?t walk because of the pain. The lesion can be watery, with visible center.
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Authors:
Sebastian AC, Dando LRA, Goco RM, 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 HANUNUO MANGYAN people of Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque and Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Source:
Technical report
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Causes:
Unknown. Sudden illness.
Materials:
Can last for more than half a year if not treated.
Management:
Bangkal (Young leaves). Pound and apply to the affected area as a poultice (tapal). Change frequently- 3 or more times a day.
Additional information:
Anyone can have bakukang over the year. It will be hard for the person with bakukang to walk.
Informant:
Andrea (Anding) Bago, Atan Magsipoc 32 y/o
Address:
Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Information gathered by:
Dando LRA, Goco RM
Date gathered:
2013-03-25
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Province:
Mindoro - Hanunuo tribe

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