Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

- Local ailments -

 
LOCAL NAME OF AILMENT DESCRIPTION PROVINCE
   
Pasmo sa kaon ( Unable to eat on time) Its when one cannot eat on time. He/she experiences light-headedness, headache, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, involuntary muscle movement, and; spasm usually in the hands and feet. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa Kaon (failed to eat on time) Its when one failed to eat on time. The person experiences light-headedness, headache, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, involuntary muscle movement, and; spasm usually in the hands and feet. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Pasmo sa kaon ( failed to eat on time ) Its when one failed to eat on time. The person experiences light-headedness, headache, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, involuntary muscle movement, and; spasm usually in the hands and feet. 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 
   
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 
   
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 
   
Sakit Tiyan (Stomachache) Pain and discomfort felt by the client in his/her abdomen. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Sakit Tiyan (stomachache) Pain and discomfort felt in the stomach or abdomen. Siquijor - Bandilaan 
   
Sakit tiyan (Stomachache) Pain and discomfortin the stomach or abdomen. Siquijor - Bandilaan