Bughat (a little more than relapse) - Conditions & illnesses - Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Bughat (a little more than relapse)

It is a combinaton of severe headache, muscle pains accompanied by body weakness, painful eyes and gums as if the teeth will fall, unwanted hairfall. Irritation and pain is felt even when a single hair is touched so there is a need for complete rest without disturbance.


Authors:: Mansueto, Josel B, Sia,Isidro C, de la Pena, Mario
Title:: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health - FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND
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Causes:: stress and overfatigue
Materials:: Material/s: 1. Bolongang balagon (stem) 2. mantaawi (stem) 3. banag (stem) 4. kawilan (stem) Method/s: Decoction: Chop the stem into small pieces and mx it with 3-5 glasses of water and bring to a boil.
Management:: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day after eating.The decoction may be used as drinking water (hinubigon) or at any time of the day until there is no more indications of bughat.
Additional information:
Informant:: Albert Caliso Banggos
Address:: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Asphytophylon
Information gathered by:: Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:: 2014-11-12
Abstracted by:: Herlao, IAV
Province:: Siquijor - Bandilaan