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kuyap (faint or loss of consciousness)                                                    
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A physical state where a person loses consciousness or faints. The person first feels dizzy, light-headedness, cold sweats, andcdifficulty of breathing. Pale lips is evident when one is losing consciousness.
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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:
Skipping meals especially in the morning, lack of sleep and rest, stress and overfatigue
Materials:
Material/s: 1. Singkoryagas (stem) 2. Alangitngit (stem)3. Uyap(stem) 4. Tulog-tulog (stem) 5. Alibongog (stem) Method/s: Soaking: Finely chop the stems and place in a bottle. Add coconut oil.
Management:
Drink one teaspoon of pure oil or mixed with a half glass of water (preferably warm. Also apply a small amount of pure oil in the pulsating area.
Additional information:
Informant:
Gorgonio Lomocso Omoc-oc
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Poinsettia
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-10
Abstracted by:
Herlao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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