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

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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.

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. It has specific questions to

be answered:

1. Can a malunggay extract be a Tea?

2. Can people use this Tea?
3. Is it suitable in replacing the commercial one?

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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.

Significance of the Study

This study entitled “The Feasibility of Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera)” as

Tea will benefit the following:

Person who is malnourish. It used to combat malnutrition, especially

among infants and nursing mothers vitamins A, B and C, calcium, iron and

protein.

Person who is afraid to have cancer. It has been shown in studies to have

an anti-tumor capacity. Moringa contains benzyl isothiocyanate. There are many

studies that have shown this chemical and compounds derive thereof to have anti-

cancer and chemoprotective capabilities. They don’t need to spent a lot of money.

Researchers. The findings of this study will help them and may serve as

their references if ever they will conduct studies related to their topic.

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Scope and Delimitation

This study is about the possibility of malunggay leaves extract used as Tea.

Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined in the context of the study:

Extract. Substance in a liquid state.

Medicine. Substance use in treatment of diseases.

Vitamins. Important substances needed in the body.

Herb. Medicinal Plant.

Tea. An aromatic beverages prepared from tea leaves by infusion with

boiling water.

Chapter II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

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)

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 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.

Moringa leaves contain more Vitamin A than carrots, more calcium than

milk, more iron than spinach, more Vitamin C than oranges, and more potassium

than bananas, and that the protein quality of Moringa leaves rivals that of milk

and eggs. (http://moringablog.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Moringa-oleifera-

medisch.pdf)

Chapter III

METHODOLOGY

The design of the researchers is to convince people to make a

Homemade Moringa Tea which consists anti-oxidant, to help protect cells from

damage and lastly it is cheap but very safe to drink than the commercial one.

The following materials are utilized during the conduct of the experiment:

 Pan

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  Large Flat Container
 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.

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 Chapter IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter contains the presentation, analysis and interpretation

of data gathered from the observation performed in the study.

The table below shows the number of experiment we conduct and

its observation.
Table I. The number of experiment we conduct

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.

Therefore, we concluded that the experiment 3 will be our final

product.
Thus, based on the table shown above, we can determine the

exact Tea that we can offer to the people.

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 Table II: The people who agree and disagree of the product.

Number of Person Agree or Disagree in terms of its good

quality
Person 1 Agree
Person 2 Agree
Person 3 Disagree
Person 4 Agree
Person 5 Agree
Person 6 Disagree
Person 7 Agree
Person 8 Agree
Person 9 Agree
Person 10 Agree

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
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

In this study, “ The Feasibility of Malunggay as Tea”, we

investigate the possibility of malunggay as tea. It contains protein, vitamins

and minerals. In this experiment, we found out that the malunggay leaves

can be a Tea. Furthermore, moringa leaves have not been found to be

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 toxic. Absolutely no adverse side effects from this study “The Feasibility

of Malunggay as Tea”.
We conclude that Malunggay as Tea is good to our health and this

Tea is more affordable than the commercial one.

This study shows how possible can a Malunggay leaves as Tea.

Thus, we are encouraging the next researchers to study more about

“Malunggay” and possibly make another product out of it.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Internet sources:

https://leafpower.wordpress.com/

http://excribo.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Make-Malunggay-Tea-Home-Made-Moringa-

Tea

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Appendices

Experiment 1:

Experiment 2

Experiment 3:

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 Curriculum

Vitae

A. Personal Data
Name: Maria Diane B. De Veyra
Nickname: Yang-yang
Date of Birth: June 16, 1999
Age: 15
Place of Birth: 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. Elementary: Palompon South Central School

Palompon, Leyte

S.Y. 2011- 2012

B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Palompon, Leyte

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 Current
Curriculum Vitae

A. Personal Data
Name: Myrtle Gwyneth R. Pedrano
Nickname: Gwy-gwy
Date of Birth: September 9, 1999
Age: 15
Place of Birth: Ormoc, City
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s name: Frederick P. Pedrano
Mother’s name: Gay Evan R. Pedrano

Educational Background

A. Elementary: Palompon South Central School

Palompon, Leyte

S.Y. 2011- 2012

B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Palompon, Leyte

Current

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Curriculum

Vitae

A.

Personal Data
Name: Mary Joy R. Patiño
Nickname: Marj, Joy
Date of Birth: December 22, 1999
Age: 15
Place of Birth: Palompon, Leyte
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s name: Nestor D. Patiño
Mother’s name: Emmalinda R. Patiño

Educational Background

A. Elementary: Palompon South Central School

Palompon, Leyte

S.Y. 2011- 2012

B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Palompon, Leyte

Current

Curriculum Vitae

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 A. Personal Data
Name: Jericho Jester Jett B. Cañezo
Nickname: Joshua
Date of Birth: January 17, 2000
Age: 15
Place of Birth: Palompon, Leyte
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s name: Jogie Cañezo
Mother’s name: Heide Cañezo

Educational Background

A. Elementary: Seaside Elementary School

Palompon, Leyte

S.Y. 2011- 2012

B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Palompon, Leyte

Current

Curriculum Vitae

A. Personal Data
Name: Jovani E. Andojar
Nickname: Jov
Date of Birth: February 29, 2000
Age: 15
Place of Birth: Brgy. Tambis, Palompon, Leyte
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic

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 Father’s name: Alberto Andojar
Mother’s name: Luz Andojar

Educational Background

A. Elementary: Tambis Elementary

School

Palompon, Leyte

S.Y. 2011- 2012

B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Palompon, Leyte

Current

Curriculum Vitae

A. Personal Data
Name: Al-Harone Jay P. Insail
Nickname: Harone
Date of Birth: September 30, 1999
Age: 15
Place of Birth: Cebu, City
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Muslim
Father’s name: Referando Insail
Mother’s name: Ivy Insail

Educational Background

A. Elementary: DVRMES

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 Palompon, Leyte

S.Y. 2011- 2012

B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Palompon, Leyte

Current

Curriculum Vitae

A. Personal Data
Name: Wenifredo Ruña Jr.
Nickname: Wenjie
Date of Birth: September 20,1998
Age: 16
Place of Birth: Palompon, Leyte
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s name: Wenifredo Ruña
Mother’s name: Anita Ruña

Educational Background

A. Elementary: Mazawalo Elementary School

Palompon, Leyte

S.Y.: 2011- 2012

B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Palompon, Leyte

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