For pigbunuon sa mangkalat (cursed by an entity unlike ours), gi hilabtan og dili-ingon natu in local dialect (Cebuano), with variations on different places- gi busaw(cursed by an entity not like ours) and gi-dautan (cursed by a super natural entity). - Davao - (Talaingod Manobo / Tagabawa / Tagakaolo) - Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

For pigbunuon sa mangkalat (cursed by an entity unlike ours), gi hilabtan og dili-ingon natu in local dialect (Cebuano), with variations on different places- gi busaw(cursed by an entity not like ours) and gi-dautan (cursed by a super natural entity).

This condition is described by the patient as abrupt and sudden on its onset. Pain is mostly complained or felt by the patients depending on the body parts attacked or inflicted and is sometimes accompanied by fever and body malaise.


Authors:: Paluga MJ, Cabero JD, Millondaga KJI, Ragrario AMM, Galang RM, Sia IC
Title:: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The TAGAKAULO people of Sitio Biao, Sitio Binacalan, and Sitio Lunao in Barangay Pinalpalan; Sitio Kitulali and Sitio Kyasan in Barangay Kilalag; Sitio Malandog and Sitio Kangko in Barangay Dimuluk, Malita, Davao del Sur
Source:: Technical report
Keywords:: pigbunuon sa mangkalat, not like ours, dili-ingon natu, gi busaw, gi-dautan, super natural entity, pain, fever, body malaise, supernatutal beings, andalamay plant, Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr., Kakolo na ido Elephantopus?mollis Kunth, Kamugna, Acorus calamus L., A. graminaeus Aiton, Mangimbae plant, Typha sp., Taginosa Villebrunea rubescens (Blume) Blume, Tambabasi, Ulango, Manimba-e, Typha sp., Gan, Moghania strobilifera (L.) St. Hil, and Dengan, Victoria Ampan, Balabay Diansing, Tyana Laginan, Clarita Inantay, Mayonan Malagante Bansila, Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali; Davao del Sur, Malita, Kilalag, Sitio Kyasan; Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko; Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao; Davao del Sur, Malita, Demuluk, Sitio Malandog
Causes:: It is believed that these afflictons are caused by supernatural beings angered by the afflicted person. These entities or so-called the mangkalat/busaw may also curse them for no apparent reason.
Materials:: The infusion of andalamay plant (Boehmeria cypholophoidesMerr.) placed in a glass of water gives the diagnosis of this condition. If the water turns to red, it would mean the patient is (+) positive of pigbunuon sa mangkalat. If there is no change in color, it means the patient only has fever.
Management:: The following herbal plants and different methods or manipulations are utilized in preventing and treating this conditon: Andalamay (Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr.). The andalamay plant is used in diagnosis and at the same time treating this kind of affliction. Just drink the infusion until the afflicton is gone. Kakolo na ido (Elephantopus?mollis Kunth). Subject a whole vine of the plant to an open flame until slightly burnt. Then apply the burnt part directly on the affected areas of the body. Kamugna (Acorus calamus L., A. graminaeus Aiton). Gather a handful of mature leaves and then burn it. Expose the patient to the smoke prduced by the burned leaves ( same as incense). Kamugna could also be used for protection of pregnant women against an attack of a mangkalat. Pound a sufficient amount of kamugna and apply it on the abdomen of the mother to protect the baby. Another protection from busaw or mangkalat attack is the use of Mangimbae plant(Typha sp. ). Obtain about two handfuls of mature leaves. Subject it to fire then use as an incense. Make sure every part of the house is incensed. Taginosa {Villebrunea rubescens (Blume) Blume}. Scrape the roots then boil the scraped roots in one glass of water then drink the decoction until affliction is gone. Tambabasi. Obtain either the root or a white fiber of the plant. Boil the part in a glass of water or pound it until juice comes out. Then, use the decoction as a compress or apply the pounded saha or roots as a poultice on the affected part. Lastly, gather mature leaves of Ulango, Manimba-e (Typha sp. ), roots of Gan (Moghania strobilifera (L.) St. Hil), and the fruit/white part of Dengan plant. Combine the different parts then scorch to the fire. Use as an incense, exposing the patient to the smoke. Do it repeatedly until the patients feels better.
Additional information:
Informant:: Victoria Ampan, Balabay Diansing, Tyana Laginan, Clarita Inantay, Mayonan Malagante Bansila
Address:: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali; Davao del Sur, Malita, Kilalag, Sitio Kyasan; Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko; Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao; Davao del Sur, Malita, Demuluk, Sitio Malandog
Information gathered by:: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Date gathered:: 2013-03-05, 2013-03-04, 2013-03-05, 2012-11-12, 2013-03-01
Abstracted by:
Province:: Davao - Tagakaolo