Chapter IINTRODUCTION 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 widely used as vegetable ingredient in cooking, as Africa. Malunggay is 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 3angles 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 Page | 1 The leaves are cooked and used like spinach. Can a malunggay extract be a Tea? 2.green beans. while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked like peas or roasted like nuts. It has specific questions to be answered: 1. Conceptual Framework Malunggay Tea (Moringa Oleifera) Health Benefits: Improves digestive function Provides all vital vitamins Cleanses and Detoxifies the body of infections toxic Improves blood circulation Helps stabilize normal blood sugar levels Fights general depression and stress Support weight loss Statement of the Problem Improves your overall physical strength Boosts energy levels This study aims to make malunggay as Tea. and they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment. Is it suitable in replacing the commercial one? Page | 2 . Can people use this Tea? 3. iron and protein. The findings of this study will help them and may serve as their references if ever they will conduct studies related to their topic. People can use this Tea. calcium. 3. Person who is afraid to have cancer. They don’t need to spent a lot of money. Researchers. There are many studies that have shown this chemical and compounds derive thereof to have anticancer and chemoprotective capabilities. Malunggay extract can be a Tea. Malunggay Tea is suitable in replacing the commercial one.Research Hypotheses This study attempts to prove the following hypotheses: 1. Page | 3 . It used to combat malnutrition. Significance of the Study This study entitled “The Feasibility of Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera)” as Tea will benefit the following: Person who is malnourish. 2. It has been shown in studies to have an anti-tumor capacity. Moringa contains benzyl isothiocyanate. B and C. especially among infants and nursing mothers vitamins A. moringa oleifera has been used as herbal medicine in many cultures for hundreds of years. Vitamins. 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.htm) Page | 4 .com/articles/malunggay. An aromatic beverages prepared from tea leaves by infusion with boiling water. Definition of Terms The following terms are defined in the context of the study: Extract. Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Malunggay. Tea. Substance use in treatment of diseases. Medicine.Scope and Delimitation This study is about the possibility of malunggay leaves extract used as Tea. (http:www. Herb.medicinalhealthguide. Medicinal Plant. Important substances needed in the body. Substance in a liquid state. more calcium than milk. nutrition. malunggay grows widely in hot tropical climate and is wonderful herb known all over the world.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Moringa-oleifera- medisch. (http://moringablog. and health you’ve been seeking. Moringa leaves contain more Vitamin A than carrots. to help protect cells from damage and lastly it is cheap but very safe to drink than the commercial one. and more potassium than bananas. more iron than spinach.pdf) Chapter III METHODOLOGY The design of the researchers is to convince people to make a Homemade Moringa Tea which consists anti-oxidant. more Vitamin C than oranges. There are 13 different species of malunggay plant and the best known species native to the Philippines. It may provide the boost in energy. The following materials are utilized during the conduct of the experiment: Pan Page | 5 .Meanwhile. and that the protein quality of Moringa leaves rivals that of milk and eggs. Place the container in a shaded and cool area. Shake the leaves to remove dust or cobwebs. Collect and harvest fresh leaves of Malunggay. twigs and small insects like ants. 4. 2. Large Flat Container Tea bags Teaspoon Strainer The following procedures are followed during the conduct of the experiment: 1. Place the harvested leaves in a clean dry pan. Quickly remove the completely dried leaves from the pan and place them in a clean open container to cool. Page | 6 . It is up to you to harvest as much or as little as you want. Place the pan over low fire and allow it to get warm for about one to two minutes. transfer the leaves into a larger flat container for air-drying. The carefully pick and remove impurities such as dirt. 3. 5. After sorting and cleaning your harvest. Pour the dried leaves into the pan and continuously turn them over for about three minutes. You can buy small Tea bags and pack each bag with two teaspoonful of the dried leaves. It takes about three days. Pick the greenest mature leaves and make sure to remove those that have signs of yellowing. Page | 7 . The number of experiment we conduct Experiment Experiment 1 Experiment 2 Experiment 3 Observation The taste of the Tea was bitter and the dried leaves were floating in the water. Table I. The taste and the color was enough to be a Tea. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA This chapter contains the presentation. analysis and interpretation of data gathered from the observation performed in the study. based on the table shown above.Chapter IV PRESENTATION. The table below shows the number of experiment we conduct and its observation. Thus. There are still some dried leaves floating in the water. we can determine the exact Tea that we can offer to the people. Therefore. we concluded that the experiment 3 will be our final product. we found out that the malunggay leaves can be a Tea. moringa leaves have not been found to be Page | 8 . But on the other hand. It also considers the research findings. In this study. we investigate the possibility of malunggay as tea. there are 8 people who choose of this product because its taste and health benefits. “ The Feasibility of Malunggay as Tea”. the conclusion inspired from the findings and recommendations. Number of Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Person 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Agree or Disagree in terms of its good quality Agree Agree Disagree Agree Agree Disagree Agree Agree Agree Agree Thus. In this experiment. the table II above shows that there are 2 out of 10 people who disagree of this product were they choose the commercial one.Table II: The people who agree and disagree of the product. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This chapter concludes the study with the summary of the observation. It contains protein. Chapter V SUMMARY. vitamins and minerals. Furthermore. FINDINGS. toxic. This study shows how possible can a Malunggay leaves as Tea.com/hub/How-to-Make-Malunggay-Tea-Home-Made-MoringaTea Page | 9 . we are encouraging the next researchers to study more about “Malunggay” and possibly make another product out of it.wordpress. We conclude that Malunggay as Tea is good to our health and this Tea is more affordable than the commercial one. Absolutely no adverse side effects from this study “The Feasibility of Malunggay as Tea”. BIBLIOGRAPHY Internet sources: https://leafpower.hubpages.com/ http://excribo. Thus. Appendices Experiment 1: Experiment 2 Experiment 3: Page | 10 . Curriculum Vitae A.Y. De Veyra Nickname: Yang-yang Date of Birth: June 16. Elementary: Palompon South Central School Palompon. Leyte Civil Status: Single Citizenship: Filipino Religion: Roman Catholic Father’s name: Danilo De Veyra Mother’s name: Marites De Veyra Educational Background A. 1999 Age: 15 Place of Birth: Palompon.2012 B. 2011. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier Palompon. Leyte S. Leyte Page | 11 . Personal Data Name: Maria Diane B. Pedrano Mother’s name: Gay Evan R. Elementary: Palompon South Central School Palompon. 1999 Age: 15 Place of Birth: Ormoc.2012 B. Pedrano Educational Background A.Current Curriculum Vitae A. Leyte S.Y. 2011. Pedrano Nickname: Gwy-gwy Date of Birth: September 9. Personal Data Name: Myrtle Gwyneth R. Leyte Current Page | 12 . City Civil Status: Single Citizenship: Filipino Religion: Roman Catholic Father’s name: Frederick P. 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