Jaime Española, a 103-year-old traditional healer from Barangay Dalagsaan, Libacao, Aklan, began practicing healing at the age of 18, a skill he inherited from his mother. Known locally as Palanublihon, his healing methods use native herbs like dahon it kadios and kasla to treat various ailments. Though he no longer performs some traditional rituals due to his age, many in his community still attest to the effectiveness of his healing. He believes his guidance comes from kaeag, unseen spirits who help him reveal the nature of a person’s illness and instruct him on the specific herbs to use for treatment.
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Alayssa Kaye Vega, 2024
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Alayssa Kaye M. Vega, Grace S. Sapico, Precious Angelo Z. Zubiaga
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Aklan cultural heritage, , Filipino alternative medicine, Filipino elder healers, Filipino folk medicine, Filipino herbal medicine, Filipino herbalists, Filipino indigenous healing, Filipino spiritual healers, Filipino traditional healers, folk healing practices, Jaime Española, kaeag spirits, Libacao Aklan, native Filipino herbs, Palanublihon, Philippine folk traditions, traditional healing Philippines, traditional rituals Philippines
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