Editing Hilot (section)

== Overview ==
{{main|History of medicine in the Philippines#Folk medicine}}
{{See also|Babaylan}}
Hilot incorporates supernatural aspects, particularly in cases of practitioners who claim that their ability is given by a supernatural source such as the case of manghihilot who embarks on pilgrimage to a mountain called [[Mount Banahaw|Banahaw]] to satisfy the spiritual component of their healing practice. A Hilot practitioner or ''[[albularyo]]'' (herbalist) are usually cheaper alternatives to medical doctors in the [[Philippines]], especially in very deep rural areas. A ''Manghihilot'' employs chiropractic-like manipulation and massage for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal ailments. They also have been known to reset dislocated and sprained joints such as the knee, ankle, fingers and metacarpal bones. An ''Albularyo'' use herbs in addition to massage. The term ''hilot'' is also applied to traditional [[Midwifery|midwive]]s, licensed or otherwise (Panday in Meranaw).