Herbal medicine store

Herbal medicine store

The sale of medicinal herbs used by herbal doctors still flourishes in Manila, particularly around the premises of Quiapo Church. Some of the herbs, like tabubok, kugon, panakan, makabuhay, lagundi, and ladentanus, are said to cure a variety of ailments such as kidney trouble, skin diseases and tumors.




1960


1960-1969


Quiapo, Manila

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