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: Bolongan nga Balagon (stem) Method/s: Decoction: Finely chop the stem then boil in one liter of water for 5 minutes.
Management:: Drink the decoction every after meal or three (3) times a day after eating.The decoction may be used as drinking water (hinubigon) or at any time of the day until "bughat" is gone.
Additional information:
Informant:: Bienvinido Go-oc Ponce
Address:: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, San Antonio, Purok Gumamela
Information gathered by:: Ando,JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:: 2014-11-19
Abstracted by:: Herlao,IAV
Province:: Siquijor - Bandilaan