Research Journal #6

Name:Jerome Bumagat
Gr. & Sec: 8 – Amaryllis

“Blumea Balsamifera (Sambong leaf): an alternative medicine”

Presented to:

Mrs. Melende G. Clarion

Research Teacher

Presented by:

Khrezia Jane Barraca

Precious Glazy Salde

Valerie June Doctolero

Diara Mae Aspacio

Fel Grace Beloy

Jouella Fe Soria

Sheena Segura

Anthonie Dacillo

Kinski Dianasas

Cyren Cris Mier

II – MOLAVE
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE NO.

Title Page 01

Table of Contents 02

Rationale 03

Introduction 04

a.) Background of the study 04

b.) Statement of the problem 04
c.) Significance of the study 05-06
d.) Objectives of the study 06
e.) Benefits of the study 07-08

Review and literature 08

a.) Related literature 09

b.) Conceptual framework and Variables 10
c.) Hypothesis 11

Methodology 12

Trials conducted 13-17

Observation and Data analysis 18

Recommendation 19

Conclusion 20

Acknowledgement 21

References 22

I - RATIONALE

If we look in our society nowadays, lots of people are suffering severe diseases such as

muscle pains that lead them into swelling. We can’t deny the fact that, we, Filipinos, are involved

regarding in these kind of malady.

Nature has provided us with rich resources of herbal plants but because of modernization,

herbal plants are being ignored though herbal plants are still the traditional medicine of all the
people in the world. Nowadays, herbal plants had been set aside because of the new machine

and processes which are very effective but it is very expensive and is very dangerous. This study

aims to notify how important and effective the herbal plants are.

There are many trials and failures in this study but, the researchers didn’t give up, and

continued to work until they got the ideal one.

They proved that herbal plants are the most effective way in healing diseases such as

muscle pains because, it is organic and it has no side effects compared to the pharmaceuticals

now.

II – Introduction

a) Background of the study

Muscle pains are familiar to us, especially in adults. This because, of hard work and

employment. If this minor disease can’t be treated, it will bring us to inflammation, such as

poliomyelitis.

b) Statement of the problem

The researchers planned this matter to rise up again the old folks such as the sambong,

ginger, and the cayenne to remind also the people that herbal plants are the basic form of healing

illness. On the other hand the researchers would also like to use those herbal plants as herbal

liniment to help those people to whom are stressed to their work which results to muscle pains,

scrams, headache, colds, allergies and etc.

c) Significance of the study

All living and nonliving things have its own purpose. Just like the herbal plants. It can cure

many diseases in an affordable price. So the researchers decided to conduct a study using herbal

plants.

Through this, you can save money. Not all people can afford to buy medicines and surgery

for diseases. Herbal Liniment can be done at home. You didn’t need to buy expensive medicine
to cure illnesses because you can make this as a substitution on those pricey pharmaceuticals.

Plus, the availability of the variables or materials of the product.

It can also be used as a source of livelihood: because if you are just staying inside at home

and no work to be done you can easily make a liniment by just following instructions. Also, with

this product you can sell it and earn money to sustain the financial need of your family in your

daily lives.

One of the advantages of this product is effective and safe. This liniment is effective that

people may guarantee and they can also ensure that consumers will be cured it is safe, because

its variables or materials are made from herbal plants. With the use of this herbal liniment, they

can lessen the pains that they feel. They can no longer feel the uneasiness. And also this herbal

liniment has no side effects because as it is organic.

This liniment can also be a source of livelihood, too. Because if you are just staying inside

your house and no work to be done you can easily make a liniment by just following instructions.

With this product you can sell it and earn money to sustain the needed of your family in your

daily lives.

However, it is effective that people may guarantee and they can also ensure that

consumers will be cured and will be safe because its materials are coming from herbal plants.

With the use of this herbal liniment, they can lessen the pain that they feel. They can no longer

feel the uneasiness and also this herbal liniment has no side effects because it is organic.

d) Objectives of the study

 General intention:

To cure muscle pains that preceded our health into risk.

 Specific intention

To verify the effectiveness of “sambong” leaves to alleviate common

sickness.

This study states, the questions that might interesting on our minds:
 1.) What are the components of sambong leaves that can give muscle pains?

2.) Does the too consumption of the extract can cause baneful effects on our health?

e) Benefits of the study

Benefits to the consumer:

- It is safe (herbal plants)

- It is cheap and affordable

- It can be done at home

- Can be a livelihood and a source of income

Benefits to the researcher:

- Can be a source of income

III. Review and literature and Conceptual Framework

a.) Related literature

Blumea balsamifera is used as an herbal treatment for the common cold and as a diuretic in

the Philippines medicine, commonly known as SAMBONG.

b.) Conceptual framework and Variables

PURPOSE OF STUDY STUDY PROCESS AND PRODUCTS

To verify the healing Planning for the project

strength of herbal plants

Gathering the facts

To cure muscle pains

Perform the study

To replace those prices

Do the observation
medicine into cheaper ones
conclusion
 Fig. 1 purpose and process of the study

Independent variable Dependent of variable

Kinds of herbal plants To the efficiency of the liniment.

Fig.1.2 Schematic diagram of the variables of the study.

The figure shows the relationship between the independent variable and dependent
variable.
c) Hypothesis
The efficiency of the product as a liniment depends on the kind of herbal plants and
its chemical composition.
 The more sambong leaf extract are used, the more healing strength will be

offered by it.

 If the sambong extract are added with other indigenous herbal plants, then, the

liniment produced will be more effective.

IV – Methodology

Materials:

 Test tube

 Test tube holder

 Drainer

 Mortar
  Boiling pot

 Clean clothes

 Jars

In making the herbal liniment:

Get the ingredients:

o Ginger

o Gabon

 Crush the Gabon and ginger and get their extract then boil.

 Drain the extract to make sure that there was no left crushed ginger

 Add siling labuyo

 Mix and Place in a container and let it cool.

V - TRIALS CONDUCTED

Trial 1

Get the ingredients

- Ginger

- Gabon

 Get the extract of the Gabon by squeezing it.

 Crush the ginger and get it’s extract

 Mix the substance and let it cool down

Unfortunately trial 1, has failed. It was stored for 2-3 days but it produces a foul odor.

Consumers would like to use it and apply it to their skin, they will have a stinky skin.

Trial 2

Get the ingredients

- Ginger
 - Gabon

 Boil the gabon and get the extract.

 Crush the ginger , boil and it and get it’s extract

 Mix the substance and let it cool down

Trial 2, has also failed. The substance didn’t mix. The ginger extract was floating but still

the researchers will find ways to be able to achieve their goals.

Trial 3

Get the ingredients

- Ginger

- Gabon

 Boil the Gabon(leaves) after boiling get it’s leaves then place the crush ginger

 Drain the extract to make sure that there was no left crushed ginger

 Place in a container

 Let it cool.

Trial 3, worked but still there should be more improvement. We still need a lot of gabon

to make it more green and more ginger to make it more soothing when it is applied to the skin.

So, we will be increasing the number of gabon and ginger and lessen the water (used for boiling).

Trial 4

Get the ingredients

- Ginger

- Gabon

 Place the gabon in the pot without putting water let it boil with its own fluid.

 Place the ginger in the pot without putting water.

 Get the extract and mix

 Let it cool down

 Trial 4 has failed; the mixture was so sticky and instead of aiming to look like a liniment

but it looks like a lubricant. But despite what happened the proponents will still find some

alternatives to reach their objectives.

Trial 5

 Get the ingredients

 Crush the Gabon and ginger and get their extract then boil.

 Drain the extract to make sure that there was no left crushed ginger

 Add siling labuyo

 Mix and Place in a container and let it cool.

On our trial 5, at last it was succeeded. It’s not that sticky and it’s very effective. It has

soothing feeling when applied to the skin, and this time it is a lot greener.

VI - OBSERVATION AND DATA ANALYSIS

Trial 1

mL of Sambong mL of other indigenous

Time of Boiling mL of Water
Extract plants extract

Trial 2

mL of Sambong mL of other indigenous

Time of Boiling mL of Water
Extract plants extract

Trial 3
mL of Sambong mL of other indigenous
Time of Boiling mL of Water
Extract plants extract

Trial 4
mL of Sambong mL of other indigenous
Time of Boiling mL of Water
Extract plants extract
Trial 5
mL of Sambong mL of other indigenous
Time of Boiling mL of Water
Extract plants extract

The table shows the qualitative data of the proponent’s experiment. Trial 1 and 2 had

failed because of its stinky odor while Trial 3 is nearer to what they’ve expected. So, they found

ways in solving those problems. They tried their planned ideas in Trial 4 but it doesn’t work.

Fortunately, in Trial 5, it was not stinky when it will be applied to our skin.

VII – Recommendation

The researchers recommend to use sambong leaves which are newly sprout, baby ginger

and cayenne (it could be ripe or not) so that the liniment could contain the necessary minerals.

The proponents would also recommend using many sambong than the number of ginger and

cayenne.

In conducting the procedure, it’s better to boil the mixture with the desired time, two to

five minutes as long as the concoction looks frost green.

You can do this experiment at home or at the laboratory. But it’s better to be at the

laboratory for you to use appropriate apparatus.

VIII – Conclusion

The researchers concluded that blumea balsamifera (sambong) and along with other

indigenous plants like: zingeber officinale (ginger) and capsicum fastigiatum blume (cayenne) are

effective to use as an herbal linim. Blumea balsamifera is one of the herbal plants here in the

Philippines and approved by the PDOH (Philippine Department of Health) as an alternative

medicine in treating particular disorders and it has been found that sambong use to be an santi-

diarrhea and anti-spasm.

IX - Acknowledgment
 First and foremost, we, the researchers would like to thank our creator, God the Almighty

for giving us good health, wisdom and knowledge to conduct this study. Without Him we won’t

able to have the strength and courage to perform this experiment. To our parents, who showed

great support and consideration for us for being so busy. Our research mentor, Mrs.Melende

Clarion for guiding, believing and encouraging us to continue in our study inspite of many failures

and difficulties. We would also like to extend our appreciation to Mrs. Lemcie Dy our class adviser

for sharing her ideas and opinions about the project. The students from the section III- Calla lily,

namely, Janna Pauline Pueblas and Hanna Lyka Bontilao, who exerted efforts in monitoring our

research and gave us the ideas on doing this, since we are beginners. The Doctolero,Aspacio and

Soria’s residence for letting us conduct our study in their abode. Words are not enough how

grateful we are to have you as an inspiration of our project.

X - References

 http://rullanamador.blogspot.com/2010/01/sambong-blumea-balsamifera-l.html

 http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-cayenne-pepper/

 http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/ginger.shtml

 http://www.wellsphere.com/general-medicine-article/herbal-medicine-sambong-

blumea-balsamifera-l/105583

 http://www.ispub.com/journal/the-internet-journal-of-alternative-medicine/volume-7-

number-1/evaluation-of-clinical-efficacy-and-safety-of-herbal-liniment-rumalaya-

liniment-in-orthopedic-patients.html#sthash.cNGxTw5f.5Qw4mnQq.dpbs

 http://zen-haven.com/health-benefits-of-cayenne-pepper/

 http://www.livestrong.com/article/403539-herbal-liniments-to-treat-arthritis/

 http://lilithsapothecary.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/the-healing-power-of-herbs-

liniments/

 http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/10-healing-benefits-of-ginger

 http://www.3fatchicks.com/8-health-benefits-of-cayenne-pepper/

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