Key informant

Years of practice

Nature of healing

(local term)

Procedures/rituals

(local term)

Materials

(local term)

Description

KI₁

46 years

Albularyo;

Hilot;

Tawas.

Oràsyon;

Himolso;

Hilot;

Sulô at pàaso sa baso;

Hayùp.

Santo;

Baso;

Papel;

Lana;

Kalayo;

Pakô;

Kahoy.

Ø Checking on the pulse of the patient

Ø Writing oràsyon on a small piece of paper

Ø Burning the paper (with oràsyon) in the glass while exposing the smoke on affected body’s part until turned into ashes then added with some water and drink by the patient

Ø Gently blowing the nail (2inches) on the head of the patient

Ø Gently massaging the affected part of the body

Ø Driving away supernatural beings from possessed individuals

KI₂

40 years

Hilot.

Pangadyi;

Hilot.

Lana.

Ø Gently massaging the affected part of the body

Ø Checking on the pulse of the patient

KI₃

18 years

Albulayo;

Tawas;

Hilot;

Kudlit.

Novena;

Pangadyi;

Himolso;

Oràsyon.

Sugok;

Kandilâ.

Ø Checking the shortest finger to determine the cause of patient’s illness

Ø Making the egg stand alone

Ø Lighting the candle while performing the oràsyon

Ø Putting small piece of paper on the forehead of the patient

Ø Light massaging using coconut oil

Ø Driving away supernatural beings from possessed individuals