Traditional Practice of Dompol Tongosan in Bone Fracture Treatment

Authors

  • Angreni Enjeli Nadeak Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Evi Margaretha Manurung
  • Apsa Lumban Gaol
  • Anggi Naura R Harahap
  • Putri Lestari Gea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32734/ijma.v6i2.22899

Abstract

This study aims to explore a traditional healing practice known as dompol tongosan. The research was conducted in Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra Province, and involved traditional healers (pandampol), patients who had undergone treatment, and community leaders as key participants. The findings reveal that the dompol tongosan practice carries strong sociocultural significance, not only as a form of physical therapy but also because of the spiritual power embedded within it. The intermediary media—such as leaves or oil—can provide healing only when blessed by the healer (pendampol). The community’s trust in this healing practice stems from their belief in its benevolent, effective, and affordable curative power.

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Published

2025-10-02

How to Cite

Angreni Enjeli Nadeak, Manurung, E. M. ., Lumban Gaol, A. ., Harahap, A. N. R., & Gea, P. L. . (2025). Traditional Practice of Dompol Tongosan in Bone Fracture Treatment. Indonesian Journal of Medical Anthropology, 6(2), 25–30. https://doi.org/10.32734/ijma.v6i2.22899