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Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
“Malunggay” in Philippines, “Sajina” India, “Shojne” in Bengal,
“Munagakaya” in Telugu, “Shenano” in Rajasthani, “Shevaga” in Marathi,
“Nuggekai” in Kannada, “Drumstick Tree, Horse Radish Tree, Ben Oil Tree” in
English, “La mu” in Chinese.
Malunggay Tree (Moringa Oleifera), is a popular plant known for
nutritional value as well as a herbal medicine. Malunggay is a plant that grows
in
the tropical climates such as the Philippines, India and Africa. Malunggay is
widely used as vegetable ingredient in cooking, as herbal medicine for a
number of illness and other practical uses. A Malunggay plant can grow to as
high as 9 meters with erect white trunks. The compound leaf has about 3 to 9
leaflets. Malunggay has white fragrant flowers that produce long pods with 3-
angles winged seeds malunggay leaves. Malunggay may be propagated by
planting
its seeds about an inch in the ground or matured malunggay stem cuttings of
about 3 feet in length may also be planted into the ground. Planted malunggay
cuttings grow faster compared to planted seeds.
Moringa is an important food source in some parts of the world
because
it can be grown cheaply and easily, and the leaves retain lots of vitamins and
minerals when dried. Moringa is used in India and Africa in feeding programs to
fight malnutrition. The immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared similarly to
green beans, while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked
like
peas or roasted like nuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, and
they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment.
Research Hypotheses
This study attempts to prove the following hypotheses:
1. Malunggay extract can be a Tea.
2. People can use this Tea.
3. Malunggay Tea is suitable in replacing the commercial one.
The findings of this study will help them and may serve astheir references if
ever they will conduct studies related to their topic.
Definition of Terms
Tea. An aromatic beverages prepared from tea leaves by infusion with boiling
water.
Chapter II
Malunggay, moringa oleifera has been used as herbal medicine in many cultures
for hundreds of years. Malunggay is known as a very nutritious plant where it is
used to combat malnutrition in third world country especially for infants and
nursing mothers.(http:www.medicinalhealthguide.com/articles/malunggay.htm)
Meanwhile, malunggay grows widely in hot tropical climate and is wonderful
herb known all over the world. It may provide the boost in energy, nutrition, and
health you’ve been seeking. There are 13 different species of malunggay plant
and the best known species native to the Philippines.
(http://moringablog.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Moringa-oleifera-medisch.pdf)
Chapter III
METHODOLOGY
The following materials are utilized during the conduct of the experiment:
Pan
Tea bags
Teaspoon
Strainer
The following procedures are followed during the conduct of the experiment:
1. Collect and harvest fresh leaves of Malunggay. Pick the greenest mature
leaves and make sure to remove those that have signs of yellowing. It is up to
you to harvest as much or as little as you want.
2. Place the harvested leaves in a clean dry pan. Shake the leaves to remove
dust or cobwebs. The carefully pick and remove impurities such as dirt, twigs and
small insects like ants.
3. After sorting and cleaning your harvest, transfer the leaves into a larger flat
container for air-drying. Place the container in a shaded and cool area. It takes
about three days.
4. Place the pan over low fire and allow it to get warm for about one to two
minutes. Pour the dried leaves into the pan and continuously turn them over for
about three minutes. Quickly remove the completely dried leaves from the pan
and place them in a clean open container to cool.
5. You can buy small Tea bags and pack each bag with two teaspoonful of the
dried leaves.
CHAPTER IV
Experiment Observation
Experiment 1 The taste of the Tea was bitter and
the dried leaves were floating in the
water.
Experiment 2 There are still some dried leaves
floating in the water.
Experiment 3 The taste and the color was enough
to be a Tea.
Thus, the table II above shows that there are 2 out of 10 people who
disagree of this product were they choose the commercial one. But on the other
hand, there are 8 people who choose of this product because its taste and
health benefits
Chapter V
This chapter concludes the study with the summary of the observation.
It also considers the research findings, the conclusion inspired from the findings
and recommendations.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Internet sources:
https://leafpower.wordpress.com/http://excribo.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Make-
Malunggay-Tea-Home-Made-Moringa-Tea Page | 12
Appendices
Experiment 1:
Experiment 2:
Experiment 3:
CURRICULUM VITAE: