Mumps
Mumps is an acute communicable viral disease characterized by the painful enlargement of the salivary glands. The virus can also affect other tissues such as the testes, pancreas, and meninges.
Other Treatment Steps:
🌱 Chop the Gisol rhizomes (underground stems).
🌱 Apply the chopped rhizomes as a poultice(mash/paste) directly on the swollen glands.
🕓 Leave the poultice on for 30 minutes, three times a day
Possible allergic reactions in rare cases.
Consult a **healthcare provider** before use.
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
- It usually found in home gardens and shaded plots on Sibuyan Island
- Classification: Native