Table 1 Groups of reported illnesses.

1

Cardio-vascular diseases

Hypertension, hematoma, edema.

2

Central nervous system complaints

Sedative, headaches, nervousness.

3

Ear ailments

Paint in ear (earache).

4

Gastro-intestinal system disorders

Stomach ache, abdominal pain, colic, flatulence, gastric bloating, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, helminth infection, intestinal parasites.

5

Hepatic diseases

Hepatic pain, hepatitis, blood purifier.

6

Infections

Fever, abscess.

7

Inflammation

Inflammation, arthritis.

8

Metabolic diseases

Diabetes, anemia.

9

Mouth and dental disorders

Toothache, infection in mouth.

10

Ophthalmologic complaints

Pain in eyes, conjunctivitis, eye injuries.

11

Respiratory tract diseases

Cough, bronchitis, flu, cold, asthma, phlegm (cold and wet), cogged nose.

12

Skin affections

Eczema, pruritic ailments, abscess or other inflamed wounds, boils, dermatosis presumably caused by fungal or yeast infections, dry skin condition

13

Urinary ailments

Kidney stones, kidney pain, urethritis, dysuria, urinary ailments.

14

Other syndromes

Insomnia, body ache, malaria, weakness, injury, sprain, burn, lice, menstrual pain (dysmenorhea), insect and snake bites, cardiovascular diseases, evil eye (mal de ojo).