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Ubo na dalang hilo (cough with "hilo" or poison)                                                    
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It usually occurs in a crowded place. The client initially experiences dizziness, headache, itchy throat, sore throat, shiver, low grade fever, voice usually disappears slowly, cold sweat; pale skin, lips, conjunctiva and nailbeds and; muscle weakness. In other cases, client may lose consciousness.
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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:
It is usually done by someone whom the client knows but mostly from people the client does not know. It is transmitted by chanting spells through the air, touch, looking to someone's eyes, and even from the things the client is using like dinnerwares.
Materials:
Material/s: Kalagaskagas (root) Method/s: Finely chop the roots and place in a glass of hot water. Wait for 3-5 minutes. Drink.
Management:
Drink the soaked toots three times a day before eating. It may be used as drinking water (hinubigon) or may drink at any time of the day until the cough is gone. Attend to the problem as soon as possible.
Additional information:
Informant:
Felinor Quezon Magpiong "Pengkoy"
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao, Purok Colabyawan
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-10
Abstracted by:
Herlao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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