A person does not self-diagnose "symptoms of Santeria." Instead, they visit a high priest () or a priestess/priest ( Santera/Santero ) to undergo a reading. This process uncovers the spiritual root of the symptoms. The Tools of the Trade

: This can range from fruit, candles, and flowers to specific cooked meals offered to the Orisha responsible for the person's head.

Legitimate Santeria practitioners emphasize that . If a person is experiencing severe physical or psychological symptoms, ethical priests will advise them to see a medical doctor or mental health professional alongside performing any spiritual cleansings.

: Ritual baths made with specific herbs (such as basil, rosemary, or rue), cascarilla (eggshell powder), and holy water to wash away negative vibrations.

: Used by Babalawos, this chain is dropped on a mat to read the patterns (Odus) it forms.

In Santeria, there is no medical or clinical diagnosis known as "symptoms of Santeria." Instead, the phrase typically refers to or symptoms of spiritual distress and negative energy that a Santeria priest (Babalawo or Santero) would diagnose through divination [1].