APPROVAL SHEET

We, the members of the Thesis Examining Committee, have found this study entitled as Phytosteroids
Extract from Spinacia Oleracea and Ipomoea Batatas Roots as an Alternative for Chemical-Based Steroids in
Treatment for Various Muscle Inflammatory Conditions conducted by the following researchers: Bernardo,
Denise Alyanna C., Nuñez, Juvileanne J., Salmorin, Ray Virgil A., substantial and acceptable; thereby
undergone and passed the Final Oral Defense.

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ROCHELLE C. ANGELES DENNIS S. BUNAG FE RUBY C. FLORES
Panelist Panelist Panelist

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Date Signed Date Signed Date Signed

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SANDIE B. PALAFOX SHEILA MAE M. REYES
Panelist Panelist

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RAQUEL MOANA M. ABOLENCIA
Science Research II Adviser

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Date Signed

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ALBERTO R. SANTOS
Principal

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the following people for their guidance,
never ending support, for us and supervision towards the fulfillment of their undertaking.

This project wouldn’t be able to be accomplish without the help and cooperation of these people. We would
like to express our deepest gratitude to our school, Honorato C. Perez Sr. Memorial Science High School for
enhancing our abilities through this kind of activity.

To our beloved principal, Mr. Alberto R. Santos, who give us the opportunity to conduct this activity and
for the support he had shown.

To our ever supporting classroom advisers, Mr. Dennis S. Bunag, Mrs. Lady Ann R. Bayan, Mrs. Helen
D. Wycoco for guiding us through our path while conducting the activity.

To our Science Research II Adviser, Mrs. Raquel Moana M. Abolencia, who guided us during the
conduction of our paper in research and for her advices from the start until the end.

To our meticulous research panelists, Ms. Rochelle C. Angeles, Mr. Dennis S. Bunag, Mrs. Fe Ruby C.
Flores, Mrs. Sandie B. Palafox and Mrs. Sheila Mae M. Reyes, for their advices which helped us in the best way
that we can.

To our knowledgeable consultant, Mr. Rodel Bulatao who guided us and helped us in the conduction of
our experiment in the laboratory of PhilRice Inc. in Science City of Muñoz.

To our supportive and loving parents, Mr. Ramil Y. Salmorin and Mrs. Marie A. Salmorin, Mr. Denise
V. Bernardo and Mrs. Romualda C. Bernardo, Mr. Benjamin E. Nuñez and Mrs. Josephine J. Nuñez for their
never ending support, whether it is financially and their encouragement during the development of this study.

And above all, to the Almighty God, who gave us strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and for always being
there, for giving us the patience in time of trials during the conduction of this study.

D. A. C. B.

J. J. N.

R. V. A. S.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

TITLE PAGE 1
APPROVAL SHEET i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
TABLE OF TABLES iv
TABLE OF FIGURES v
ABSTRACT 1
INTRODUCTION 1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 2
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 2
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 2
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION 3
METHODOLOGY 3
METHODS OF RESEARCH USED 3
MATERIALS 3
GENERAL PROCEDURES 3
RESEARCH DESIGN 3
STATISTICAL ANAYSIS 4
RESULTS AND DICUSSION 5
CONCLUSION 5
RECOMMENDATIONS 6
BIBLIOGRAPHY 6
APPENDICES vi
CURRICULUM VITAE xi

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 TABLE OF TABLES

TABLE PAGE

1. Day1 (Monday) of Injecting the Phytosteroids 4

2. Day 2 (Wednesday) of Injecting the Phytosteroids 4
3. Day 3 (Friday) of Injecting the Phytosteroids 4
4. Measurements of the Limbs of the Frogs 4

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 TABLE OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE

1. Schematic Design of General Procedures 3

2. Research Paradigm of General Procedures 4

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APPENDICES

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Appendix A: Variables used in the study

Spinach used in the experiment

Sweet Potato Roots used in the experiment

Materials used in the study

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Appendix B: Solution

Mixture of extract and water

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Appendix C: Comparison of measurements of the limbs

Picture of the limbs with inflammation and without inflammation

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Appendix D: Sample extract of the variables

Extracted spinach and sweet potato

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 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Ray Virgil Salmorin Age: 16

Nickname: Ray Gender: Male

Address: Kapt Pepe, Manito Avenue, Cabanatuan City

Birthdate: July 10, 2000

Parents’ Name:

Father: Ramil Salmorin Occupation: Minister

Mother: Ana Marie Salmorin Occupation: House Wife

Siblings’ Name: Age:

Andrew Philip Salmorin 23 years old

Ramil Salmorin Jr. 21 years old

Lois Marie Salmorin 19 years old

Top 3 Ambitions: Science Teacher, Civil Engineer, Lawyer.

20 years from now: I see myself as a successful Science Teacher, studied MA and PhD abroad.

Educational Attainment:

Elementary: Lazaro Francisco Elementary School

Junior High School: Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Memorial Science High School

Senior High School: Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Memorial Science High School

College: Central Luzon State University

University of Philippines

Wesleyan University Philippines

Philosophy In Life: “Hard Work Beats Talent, When Talent Fails To Work Hard”

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Name: Denise Alyanna C. Bernardo Age: 15

Nickname: Yanyan Gender: Female

Address: Univille Subd., Brgy. Bangad, Cabanatuan City

Birthdate: July 12, 2001

Parents’ Name:

Father: Denise V. Bernardo Occupation: OFW

Mother: Romualda C. Bernardo Occupation: House Wife

Siblings’ Name: Age:

Denise Alszyrra C. Bernardo 13 years old

Denise Alysza C. Bernardo 9 years old

Top 3 Ambitions: Pediatrician, General Physician, Neurosurgeon

20 years from now: I see myself as a successful neurosurgeon, practicing medicine inside our country.

Educational Attainment:

Elementary: Camp Tinio Elementary School

Junior High School: Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Memorial Science High School

Senior High School: Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Memorial Science High School

College: University of Santo Tomas

De La Salle University

University of the Philippines

Philosophy In Life: “Intelligence without ambition is like bird without wings.”

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Name: Juvileanne J. Nuñez Age: 16

Nickname: Leanne Gender: Female

Address: Zone 1, Camp Tinio, Cabanatuan City

Birthdate: December 07, 2000

Parents’ Name:

Father: Benjamin E. Nuñez Occupation: OFW

Mother: Josephine G. Nuñez Occupation: Bank Employee

Siblings’ Name: Age:

Jovanni J. Nuñez 25 years old

Jovennice J. Nuñez 23 years old

Joviroyce J. Nuñez 21 years old

Top 3 Ambitions: Certified Public Accountant, Lawyer, Flight Attendant

20 years from now: I see myself as an accountant in one of the biggest company in the world.

Educational Attainment:

Elementary: Camp Tinio Elementary School

Junior High School: Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Memorial Science High School

Senior High School: Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Memorial Science High School

College: Central Luzon State University

University of the Philippines

Ateneo de Manila University

Philosophy In Life: To live a creative life,we must lose our fear of being wrong.

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