
audiobook
by S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David) Tissot
ANG MAHUSAY NA PARAAN - NANG PAG GAMOT - SA MANG̃A MAYSAQUIT - AYON SA ARAL - NI TISSOT. - TINAGALOG,
TABLA
PRÓLOGO.
TABLA.
TANDAAN
CAPÍTULO 2.
CAPÍTULO 3.
CAPÍTULO 4.
CAPÍTULO 5.
CAPÍTULO 6.
A practical handbook from the early twentieth‑century Philippines, this work gathers the most trusted remedies for a wide range of common ailments. Written in clear Tagalog, it walks readers through symptoms—from coughs and fevers to skin eruptions and injuries—and explains the herbs, poultices and simple household items traditionally used to ease them. The language reflects a blend of local knowledge and the medical observations of European‑trained physicians who helped compile the advice.
Beyond the listings, the book offers insight into everyday health concerns of the era, revealing how community members identified illnesses and responded with accessible treatments. Each chapter is organized by the type of complaint, allowing listeners to explore the cultural context behind each cure without needing advanced scientific background. It serves both as a snapshot of historical medical practice and a resource for anyone curious about Filipino folk medicine.
Language
tl
Duration
~8 hours (502K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Pilar Somoza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.)
Release date
2006-01-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1728–1797
An influential Swiss physician of the Enlightenment, he wrote practical health guides for ordinary readers as well as widely discussed medical works that spread across Europe. His books helped shape 18th-century thinking about nervous illness, daily habits, and public health.
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