Table 1.
Categories and traditional use of diseases, symptoms, and effects mentioned.
| Category of diseasea | Traditional uses transcribed from the interviews |
|---|---|
| Gastro-intestinal System Diseases (DSD) | Stomach problems (Intestinal parasites, nausea, pain, diarrhea); Intestinal problems (Indigestion, loss of appetite, induced appetite, ulcers Gastritis, constipation, malta fever, stomach cleansing, inflammation, nausea). |
| Respiratory System Diseases (RSD) | Common cold (cough with phlegm and nasal congestion); Influenza; Lung problems; and Bronchitis. |
| Skin, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Oropharynx Diseases (SST) | Skin problems (Infections, rashes, allergies, blemishes, and skin whitening); Healing (Wounds, ulcers); Skin irritations (itching, antiseptic); Burns; Contusions; Conjunctivitis (Air in the eyes); Labyrinthitis; Varicose veins; Improve eyesight; and Ear pain. |
| Cardiovascular System Diseases (CSD) | Heart problems; Control high blood pressure; blood Circulation (Hypertensión); and Cholesterol. |
| Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Urinary tract Diseases (GUS) | Menopause; Hormones; Kidney stones; Cysts; and Gonorrhea. |
| Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases (MCT) | Bone injuries; Rheumatism; Knee pain; Antispasmodic; Tooth cleaning; and Tooth pain. |
| Infectious Diseases (IPD) | Fever; Internal infections (Bacteria); External infections (Fungi); Infestations (Lice and nits); Hepatitis; and Gum inflammation. |
| Central Nervous System Diseases (CNS) | Calming (Calms nerves, helps sleep and relaxant) and Analgesic (migraine). |
| Malignant diseases (NEP) | Anemia and Diabetes |
| Immunological, poisoning and others (IPO) | Immunity; Insect bite; and Snakebite. |