Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
Subaw It is characterized by runny nose, headache. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ubo (Cough) It occurs when one is exposed to dust or when there is a sudden change in temperature. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ubo na dalang hilo (cough with "hilo" or poison) It usually occurs in a crowded place. The client initially experiences dizziness, headache, itchy throat, sore throat, shiver, low grade fever, voice usually disappears slowly, cold sweat; pale skin, lips, conjunctiva and nailbeds and; muscle weakness. In other cases, client may lose consciousness. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ubo og sip-on (Cough and colds) It is the body's defense from environmental factors like exposure to dust and allergens. When someone has cough, usually colds will follow if not treated right away or it may be the other way around. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ubo og sip-on (Cough and colds) It is the body's defense from environmental factors like exposure to dust and allergens. When someone has cough, usually colds will follow if not treated right away or it may be the other way around. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ubo og sip-on (Cough and colds) It is the body's defense from environmental factors like exposure to dust and allergens. When someone has cough, usually colds will follow if not treated right away or it may be the other way around. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ubo og sip-on (Cough and colds) It is the body's defense from environmental factors like exposure to dust and allergens. When someone has cough, usually colds will follow if not treated right away or it may be the other way around. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ubo og sip-on (Cough and colds) It is the body's defense from environmental factors like exposure to dust and allergens. When someone has cough, usually colds will follow if not treated right away or it may be the other way around. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ulcer Pain and burning sensation that is felt by the person especially when stomach is empty and failed to eat on time. It is usually accompanied by nausea,vomiting, burping, and even heartburn. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Ulcer Pain and burning sensation felt especially when the stomach is empty and failed to eat on time. It is usually accompanied by nausea,vomiting, burping, and heartburn. Siquijor - Bandilaan