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Hilanat (Fever)                                                    
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Increase in one's body temperature.
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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 caused by sudden change of temperature or erratic climatic condition
Materials:
Materials: 1. Busikad (flower and roots) 2. Sula sa Kogon (roots) 3. Malayang pinapiti(leaves) 4. Eskoba(leaves) 5. Tulog-tulog dagko( leaves) 6. Bugayana Method/s: after the "himulso" by the healer and the ailment is diagnosed, gather a handful of the leaves of malayang pinapiti, eskoba and tulog-tulog dagko. Get enough flower and roots of busikad and roots of sula sa kogon. Mix all of these in a pan/pot and burn until these turn to ashen form.
Management:
Apply adequate amount of ashes on the pulsating area.
Additional information:
Informant:
Emiliano Tinae Apiag
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-11
Abstracted by:
Herlao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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