Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
Pasmo sa kusog ( Overworked) When a person worked too much, extending his physical capacities then at the end of day, wash himself/herself without letting his body rest first. It is usually characterized by body malaise, muscle jerking and spasms evident on the extremities, accompanied by headache and dizziness. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa kusog ( Overworked) When a person worked too much, extending his physical capacities then at the end of day, wash himself/herself without letting his body rest first. It is usually characterized by body malaise, muscle jerking and spasms evident on the extremities, accompanied by headache and dizziness. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Butod ang tiyan sa bata (Abdominal Distention in children) The child experiences bloated abdomen. The may always cry due ro pain and discomfort. The child also farts and burps from time to time. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pinaakan sa mananap ( insect bites) Presence of wound due to a bite of an insect or animal. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pinaakan sa malala (insect bites) Presence of wound due to a bite of an insect or animal. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pinaakan sa mananap ( insect bites) Presence of wound due to a bite of an insect or animal. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Katol-katol ( Skin irritation/itchiness) Presence of red, swollen spots due to itchiness from one region characterized by pruritic pain. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Nagbutod-butod ilalom sa tilaok (lump in one's throat) Presence of lump inside the esophagus Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Kalibanga (diarrhea) Passing out of soft, watery stools accompanied by stomachache. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Sakit tiyan (Stomachache) Pain and discomfortin the stomach or abdomen. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
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