The Feasibility

of Malunggay leaves
(Moringa Oleifera)
and Chili fruit
( Capsicum Frutescens)
as Pesticide

Submitted by:
Karl Aivan Coz Siscar
Grade VIII-A
ABSTRACT:

Pesticide making is popular nowadays and it is also very helpful in our world in the
field of agriculture. Thus many people continue to experiment pesticides to produce better
quality and quantity. Pesticide can be applied to the treatment of an organism, such as a
crop or ornamental plant, against damage by other plants, insects, fungi, or animals.

The researcher aims to produce pesticide out of malunggay leaves and chilli fruit which is
known in our country. And is very useful to many people and also to have another
alternatives of pesticide.

The process in making pesticide was quite difficult and simple. First are you had to prepare
all the materials needed .Second get the extract of the malunggay leaves and chilli
fruit. Next , mix the the extract of the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit. After that store the
solution in 5-7 days and aging process will then be continue.

The data and observation gathered is clearly state that the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit
as pesticide is easily be contaminated when aging and the researcher therefore conclude
that the malunggay leaves and chili fruit is feasible in making pesticide.
 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study:

The Pesticide is a broad term that refers to any device, method, or chemicals that kill
plants or animals that compete for humanity’s food supply or are otherwise undesirable. A
pesticide chemical can rarely be used as originally manufactured. The pesticide must be
diluted with water, oil, air or chemically inactive solids so that it can be handled by
application equipment and spreas evenly over the area to be treated. It includes cockroach
killer.

Malunggay called “Malunggay” in the Phippines, “Sajina” in the Indian Subcontinent,

and “Moringa” in English, it is a popular tree. It grows wildly in a hot tropical climate. Both
the leaves and fruits are very nutritious, which contain many vitamins like Vitamin C and
other minerals.

Chili, the name, which is spelled differently in many regionschili, chile and chilli. The
term chili in most of the world refers exclusively to the smaller hot types of capsicum. It is a
hot pepper. Even though chilis maybe though as vegetable, their culinary usage is, a
generally spice, the part of the plant that is usually harvested is the fruit.

The researcher conducted the study to find out if the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit
could be utilized as a pesticide. And determines the effect of malunggay leaves and chilli
fruit to the cockroach.

Statement of the Problem:

This study lies to find out the feasibility of malunggay leaves and chilli fruit as
pesticide.(cockroach killer).

1.Is there a difference on the effect of malunggay leaves and chilli fruit and the commercial
pesticides in terms of:

a. QUALITY

b. ODOR

c. EFFECTIVITY/EFFECT
Hypothesis:

NULL HYPOTHESIS

There is no significant difference between the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit
pesticide and the commercial pesticide.

OPERATIONAL HYPOTHESIS

There is significant difference between the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit pesticide
to the commercial pesticide.

Significance of the Study:

Cockroaches are one of the pests in the country that carries bacteria to people. They
give people diseases as well as it can harm and suffer from these diseases and causes death.
So people must kill cockroach.

On the other hand malunggay leaves and chilli fruit is also a good source of pesticide like
capsaicin, rubefacient, sulphur-containing amino acids and others. Hot chillies makes
effective the pesticide and it helps.

Thus this study was conducted to utilize malunggay and chilli as necessary components to
kill cockroach rather than just ignoring it.

Scope and Limitation:

The study was limited on what kind of pests will be used it is only the cockroach. It is
also limited the expiration date of the malunggay leaves and chili fruit pesticide because it
take days or weeks to produce a bad smell.
Definition of Terms:

CAPSAICIM- is an active component of chilli. It is an irritant for mammals including human,

and producing a sensation of the pancreas of mice.

RUBEFACIENT- is an active component of malunggay leaves. A substance for external

application that produces a redness of the skin by causing dilation of capillaries and increase
blood circulation.

METHIONINE and CYSTINE- an amino acid. One of the sulphur – containing proteinogenic
amino acids.

PESTICIDE- chemicals that kill plants or animals. It must be diluted with water, oil, air or
chemically inactive solids.

COCKROACH KILLER- chemicals that can kill cockroaches.

 CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE:

PESTICIDE

The Pesticide is a broad term that refers to any device, method, or chemicals that kill
plants or animals that compete for humanity’s food supply or are otherwise undesirable.
Other pesticides such as derria, quassia, and tar oil followed but nineteenth-century were
weak.

PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS

A Pesticide chemical can rarely be used as originally manufactured. The pesticide

must be diluted with water, oil, air or chemically inactive solids so that it can be handled by
application equipment and spreas evenly over the area to be treated. A single pesticide is
often sold in several different formulations. The applicator should choose the formulation
that will best hs requirements for a particular job. Considerations in making choice include
effectiveness against the pests, habits of the pest, animal or surface to be protected. The
final product is called a pesticide formulation and is ready to use either as packaged or
diluted with water or other carriers.

MALUNGGAY LEAVES AND CHILI FRUIT

Malunggay also known as Horseradish “Malunggay” in Philippines, “Sajina” in the

Indian Subcontinent, and “Moringa”in English, it is a popular tree. It grows very wildly in a
hot tropical climate. Both the leaves and fuits are very nutritious, which may contain many
vitamins like Vitamin C and other minerals. It contains the properties of galactagogue,
rubefacient, antiscorcutic, diuretic, stimulant, purgative, antibiotic and antifugal. Malunggay
is a good source of pesticide because it contain rubefacient. It is an active component of
malunggay leaves. A substance for external application that produces a redness of the skin
by causing dilation of capillaries and increase blood circulation.

Chili, is which is spelled differently in many regions chilli, chile, and chilli. The term
chilli in most of the world refers exclusively to the smaller hot types of capsaicim. It is a hot
pepper. Eventhough chilis maybe though as vegetable, their culinary usage is, a generally
spice, the part of the plant that is usually harvested is the fruit. Researchers used capsaicim
from chillies to kill the nerve cells in the pancreas of mice. And Chili also contains hotness
which can kill cockroaches.
MANUFACTURING PESTICIDE:

Manufacturing pesticide involves at least three separate activities. The active

ingredients is first synthesize in a chemical factory, then formulated in the same plants or
sent toa formulator, to prepare a liquid or powder form. Synthesizing the pesticide is a
complex chemical procedure. An emulsified formulation is usually concentrated to render
transport casier, but granulated and dry pesticides are ready to use.
 CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Materials /Ingredients

*10 stalks of malunggay leaves

*20 pieces of chilli fruit

*100 ml distilled water

Method of Research and Procedure:

Method of Research

The method of research in this study was experimental method of research. The purpose
was to study the relative effect of various set-ups:

SET-UP A: The extract of the malunggay leaves

SET-UP B: The extract of the chili fruit

SET-UP C: The mixture of the extract of the malunggay leaves and the The extract of the chili
fruit.

Method of Collecting Data:

The method of collecting data was a comparative survey. It was mainly concerned
only on the effect of the cockroach between the malunggay leaves and chilli frit pesticide
and the commercial pesticides. Researchers used the counting method. To count how many
cockroaches eas unable to survive and die.

Research Design:

Common cockroaches are living outside or in sewers and come into houses.
Cockroaches ar generally found first or either the attic or basements. Cockraoach carries a
lot of bacteria that can give us diseases. Cockroach also distribute germs to entire of the
house, especially into the kitchen. Cockroach is a pest that give people diseases. The
Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit is an independent variable while the pesticide is the
dependent variable.
 CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter shows the investigation of Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit as pesticide.
The data was shown in tabular form. There are five tables that are shown.

TRIAL 1

TABLE 1: Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED

spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 - -
4 3 1 1 minute
In the first table, Malunggay Pesticide was used by the researcher. There are two
tables consisting of 3 cockroaches and a constant number time of spray. The cockroach
didn’t die in the 2 times number of spray therefore it is less effective.

TABLE 2: Cockroach tested with Chili fruit Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED

spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 1 24 seconds
4 3 2 40 seconds
In the second table, the cockroach was tested with Chili fruit Pesticide.It is effective.

TABLE 3: Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED

spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 1 1 minute
4 3 3 40 seconds
In the third table, the Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit Pesticide was used by the
researcher.It is more effective than the second table and the first table.

TABLE 4: Cockroach tested with Commercial Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED

spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 3 30 seconds
4 3 3 20 seconds
In the fourth table, the Cockroach was tested with Commercial Pesticide.All the cockroaches
died in just a couple of seconds.

Comparison on the effect of Malunggay leaves and Chili Fruit Pesticide to the Commercial
Pesticide.

The effect of Malunggay leaves and Chili Fruit Pesticide to the Commercial Pesticide is
that the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit is effective but the commercial pesticide is more
effective.

TRIAL 2

TABLE 1: Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED

spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 - -
4 3 1 1 minute
In the first table, Malunggay Pesticide was used by the researcher. There are two
tables consisting of 3 cockroaches and a constant number time of spray. The cockroach
didn’t die in the 2 times number of spray therefore it is less effective.

TABLE 2: Cockroach tested with Chili fruit Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED

spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 1 30 seconds
4 3 1 25 seconds
In the second table, the cockroach was tested with Chili fruit Pesticide.It shows the
effectivity of the Chili Fruit.

TABLE 3: Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED

spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 2 40 seconds
4 3 1 1 minute
In the third table, the Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit Pesticide was used by the
researcher.It is effective if the two substances are mixed together.

TABLE 4: Cockroach tested with Commercial Pesticide

 Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED
spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed
2 3 3 20 seconds
4 3 3 20 seconds
In the fourth table, the Cockroach was tested with Commercial Pesticide.All the
cockroaches died in just a couple of seconds.

Comparison on the effect of Malunggay leaves and Chili Fruit Pesticide to the Commercial
Pesticide

The effect of Malunggay leaves and Chili Fruit Pesticide to the Commercial Pesticide is
that the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit is effective but the commercial pesticide is more
effective.
 CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

CONCLUSION

The researcher therefore conclude that the Malunggay leaves (Moringa Oleifera) and
Chili fruit (Capsisum Frutescens) is feasible in making pesticide in this experimentation.

RECOMMENDATION

The researcher would like to recommend more study about the malunggay and chili
as pesticide and accurate procedure and measures will be used.

REFERENCES

http://www.malunggay.com

http://www.answers.com/topic/pesticide

hhtp://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/chilli/pepper

http://stuartxchange.com/malunggay.html
 ABSTRACT

The Malunggay leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of Vitambeta-
carotein C, protein, iron and potassium. The leaves are cooked and used
like spinach. In addition to being used fresh as a substitute for spinach, its leaves are
commonly dried and crushed into a powder, and used in soups and sauces.
Ointment is one of the medicine that can cure wounds.

The procedures are all the materials will be gathered. Leaves will be pounded
.Pounded leaves of Malunggay will be extracted. The extract will be boiled. Boiled
extract will then be cooled. The boiled extract will be put in a sterilized small
bottle/container for storage /preservation. The product will then be applied to an
open wound with the use of cotton.

I therefore conclude that the malunggay leaves can be a substitute medicine in

curing open wounds but its odor matters.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I, the researcher extend my gratitude to my parents for the support in making this,
and to my classmates for giving me the courage in pursuing this study.

And most especially to our Almighty God for giving me the wisdom in making this
study possible.

Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Malunggay grows very wildly in hot tropical climate and it is mainly found in
the Philippines. It is best known as an excellent source of nutrition and a natural
energy booster. Loaded with nutrients, vitamins and amino acids;it replenishes our
body and provides what we need to get through a hectic weekday or active
weekend.
Malunggay has leaves and seeds (small); and both of them can produce extracts.
Malunggay leaves extract can be use in many ways, it can be use in curing illnesses
and even in curing open wounds; or it can be use as a substitute medicine in curing
open wounds.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the feasibility of malunggay leaves extract as a
substitute medicine in curing open wounds. Specifically, it anwers the following
questions:
1. Is there any feasibility of using fresh malunggay leaves extract as a substitute
medicine in curing open wounds?
2. IS there any significant difference of the fresh malunggay leaves extract to the
commercial one?

Hypotheses
The following guides the researcher to answer the problem stated above:
1. There is a feasibility of using fresh malunggay leaves extract as a substitute
medicine in curing open wounds.
2. There is a significant difference/ different of the fresh malunggay leaves extract
to the commercial one.

Significance of the Study

This study aims to prove the basic information of the feasibility of using fresh
malunggay leaves extract as a substitute medicine in curing open wounds. The
researcher brings out the present relevance of our human resources; talent,abilities
and potentiality to those who are in doubt; as the commercial one. In this study
many people will be benefited especially to those who can't afford expensive
medicines in curing open wounds; and this study can also be a big help to those
people who has a lot of malunggay plant in their yards. And we must know how to
use our nature very well because it is only for our own good.

Scope and Limitation

This study focuses only to the efficiency of the fresh malunggay leaves extract as a
substitute medicine in curing open wounds. In this manner, it is cheaper compare to
the commercial one.

Definition of Terms
* hectic- wild, confusing
* booster- push up
CHAPTER II

Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to simply as Moringa, is the most widely

cultivated variety of the genus Moringa. It is of the family Moringaceae. It is an
exceptionally nutritious vegetable treewith a variety of potential uses. The tree
itself is rather slender with drooping branches that grows to approximately 10 m in
height; however, it normally is cut back annually to one meter or less, and allowed
to regrow, so that pods and leaves remain within arms reach.

The leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin
C, protein, iron and potassium. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach. In
addition to being used fresh as a substitute for spinach, its leaves are commonly
dried and crushed into a powder, and used in soups and sauces. Murungakai Tamil as
it is locally known in Tamil Nadu is used in Siddha medicine. Its leaves are full of
medicinal properties. The tree is a good source for calcium and phosphorus. In
Siddha medicine, the drumstick seeds are used as a sexual virility drug for treating
erectile dysfunction in men and also in women for prolonging sexual activity.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aga2957/416278398

In the Philippines, the leaves are widely eaten. Bunches of leaves are available in
many markets, priced below many other leaf vegetables. The leaves are most often
added to a broth to make a simple, and highly nutritious soup. The leaves are also
sometimes used as a characteristic ingredient in tinola—a traditional chicken dish,
composed of chicken in a broth, moringa leaves, and either green papaya or
another secondary vegetable.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malunggay

Chapter III

Methodology

Procedure:

All the materials will be gathered .Leaves will be pounded. Pounded leaves of
Malunggay will be extracted. The extract will be boiled. Boiled extract will then be
cooled. The boiled extract will be put in a sterilized small bottle/container for
storage /preservation. The product will then be applied to an open wound with the
use of cotton.
CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Day Appearance Smell

1 (2/15/08) Light green pungent

Tiny bubbles were starting to form and the color remains
2(2/16/08) the same pungent
3(2/17/08) soft pungent
4(2/18/08) Bubbles disappear pungent
5(2/19/08) Starts becoming hard pungent
harder
6(2/20/08) pungent
7(2/21/08) Fine and ready to use more pungent
CHAPTER V

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

CONCLUSION

I, the researcher therefore conclude that the malunggay leaves can be a substitute
medicine in curing open wounds but its odor matters.

RECOMMENDATION

The researcher recommends the product’s odor to be improved in order to make

the people more interested to use it. And further study about malunggay leaves to
be more useful in our country.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aga2957/416278398

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malunggay