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Sakit Tiyan (stomachache)                                                    
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Pain and discomfort felt in the stomach or abdomen.
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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 indigestion, Or culturally defined as "being hit by a bad air" ("gihapak og hangin"). "Bad air means it is caused by spirits or supernatural beings.
Materials:
Material/s: Kukog Banog(Leaves) Method/s: Get enough amount of kukog banog leaves,Heat the leaves over the fire for 1-2 minutes.
Management:
Firmly place the heated leaves over the abdomen with a piece of cloth.
Additional information:
Informant:
Vicente Bolongon Macalisang
Address:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok 6, Lansones
Information gathered by:
Ando, JKE; Herlao, IAV
Date gathered:
2014-11-14
Abstracted by:
Herlao, IAV
Province:
Siquijor - Bandilaan

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