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Sakit sa dugo(Diabetes Mellitus)                                                    
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An incease in blood sugar level beyond its normal values. Indicator includes the delay in the normal healing period of wounds.
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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:
Unable to control food intake especially those with high sugar content and hereditary.
Materials:
Material/s: Bugnay (leaves and stem). Method/s: Decoction: Finely chop the stem. |Combine with the leaves and place in a liter of water. Boil.
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 blood sugar level decreases. Strictly monitor blood sugar levels while on treatment.
Additional information:
Informant:
Bienvinido Go-oc Ponce
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, San Antonio, Purok Gumamela
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-12
Abstracted by:
Herlaao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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