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Hubag (Boil)                                                    
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Localized swelling and inflammation of skin having a closed hard core at the center. There is no opening for pus discharge.
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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:
Due to evil spirits like "buyagan" where someone can disturb the place of elemental creatures or if the person will use the land and unknowingly disturbed the "bintan" or undergroiund caves.
Materials:
Material/s: Uhong (mushroom) Method/s: Wash 2-3 mushrooms with hot water. Shake off excess water.
Management:
Clean the the boil with cotton then place then cover the boil with mushroom. May re-apply after one day until the boil is gone.
Additional information:
Informant:
William Ongue Bolongon
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cangmatnog, Purok Fortune
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-14
Abstracted by:
Herlao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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