Balanya (en. Poultice)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of medicine used to relieve pain or swelling by applying it to the skin.
She made a poultice from medicinal herbs for her grandmother.
Gumawa siya ng balanya mula sa mga halamang gamot para sa kanyang lola.
Applied to the body to draw out heat or pain.
The poultice is effective in removing bruises.
Ang balanya ay epektibo sa pag-aalis ng pasa.
A combination of natural ingredients for medical treatment.
The poultice is made of ginger and garlic.
Ang balanya ay gawa sa luya at bawang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Poultice of medicinal herbs
Making medicine from natural ingredients.
Balanya ng mga halamang gamot
Apply a poultice
To apply medicine on the skin.
Maglagay ng balanya

Related Words

herbal
Refers to plants used in healing.
herbal
topical medicine
Medications or remedies used for local application.
gamot na pangkamay

Slang Meanings

A girl or girlfriend who is fun and has a great personality.
My girl is really fun, we always enjoy our outings together.
Ang saya-saya talaga ng balanya ko, lagi kaming nag-eenjoy sa mga lakad namin.
A girl you are chatting with or courting.
Who’s your girl now? You seem happy!
Sino'ng balanya mo ngayon? Mukhang masaya ka ah!