INTRODUCTION

An ointment is a salve or unguent for application to the

skin. Specifically, it is a semi solid medicinal preparation
usually having a base of fatty and greasy materials it is
usually applied to help heal wounds or reduce pain and
discomfort. Nowadays, people are experimenting in using plants
for medical purposes.
Malunggay (Moringa oleifera Lam) is a popular plant known
for its nutritional value and as for its herbal use. Malunggay
is a tropical plant that grows in Philippines, India and Africa.
It is widely used as an ingredient for cooking and as a herbal
medicine for a number of Illness and other practical uses.
Leaves of M. Oleifera could serve as a valuable source of
nutrient for all age groups. (Oduro et al.,2008). Lemon Grass
(Cymbopogon) is a native tropical plant that originates from
Philippines and India. It is widely used as a herb for Asian
Cuisine. It has a subtle citrus flavor. It is widely used as a
pesticide and as a herbal medicine.
This research is about testing the effectivity of Moringa
Oleifera and Cymbopogon plants if it can be a perfect tandem of
ingredients for ointment that can be widely used against wounds,
pains and discomforts. Also, this research is testing if there
are any differences between the M. Oleifera and Cymbopogon
leaves extracts as an alternative ointment to the commercial
ointments.
The Expectation of the researcher is that the M. Oleifera
and Cymbopogon leaves extracts can yield and be a possible
alternative ointment for various wounds, pains and discomforts.













Statement of the Problem
1. Is there any significant effect of Malunggay and Lemon
Grass leaves extract as an alternative source of
ointment?
2. Is there any significant effect of Malunggay and Lemon
Grass leaves extract as an alternative source of ointment
compared to commercial one?

Statement of the Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Ha1: There is significant effect of Malunggay and Lemon Grass
leaves extract as an alternative ointment.
Ha2: There is significant effect of Malunggay and Lemon Grass
leaves extract as an alternative ointment compared to the
commercial one.
Null Hypothesis
Ho1: There is no significant effect of Malunggay and Lemon Grass
leaves extract as an alternative ointment.
Ho2: There is no significant effect of Malunggay and Lemon Grass
leaves extract as an alternative ointment compared to the
commercial one.
Significance of the Study
This research will test the effectiveness of M. Oleifera
and Cymbopogon leaves extract if it can be an alternative
ointment against wounds, pains and discomforts. Also, this
research will test if there are any difference between the
effectiveness of Malunggay and Lemongrass leaves extract as an
alternative ointment compared to the commercial ones. The result
of this research will make the plants be known of its abilities
to yield ointments.

Scope and Limitation
The research focuses on the ability of the Malunggay
(Moringa Oleifera Lam) and Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon) as an
alternative ointment. This research is limited only to examine
if there is a significant difference between the ointment from
M. Oleifera and Cymbopogon leaves extract to the commercial one
and if the said plants can yield an ointment. This research is
only limited to the use of Malunggay and Lemon Grass leaves
extract as an alternative ointment. The researcher conducted the
study last May 23, 2014 at Gusa Regional Science High School.


Definition of Terms
Ointment - a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to
help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort
Extract a substance made by extracting a part of raw
material.
Malunggay a plant used in the study
Malunggay Leaves where the pure extract was extracted
Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera Lam) leaves extract The pure
extract use in the study.
Lemon Grass- a plant used in the study
Lemon Grass leaves- where pure extract was extracted
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon) leaves extract- the pure extract
used in the study.
Comercial Ointment products- the second treatment,
constant variable used in the study. Used to compare the extract
and know its effect.



Review of Related Literature
For decades, many cultures have looked to M. Oleifera and
Cymbopogon as a general remedy and healing agent. It has been
referred to as a Miracle Plant. Moringa and Cymbopogons
benefits are both broad and compelling. Moringas effectiveness
is known for treating 300 conditions and has been heavily
utilized over a variety of Health Conditions. These plants are
targeted on Discovery and National Geographic Channels as one of
the best natural supplements in the world.
According to the study of Tacrolimus Ointment Group,
ointments with Aloe Vera is significantly effective for reducing
the pain of burns and is a big part of the fast natural healing
of the burned skin.
According to the study of MahalkuredPlanet, the use of
Lagundi and Oregandi leaves as ointments is easy to make and is
proved to have similar effect on the ones in the drug stores and
pharmacies.
According to the article of Advances in Pharmacological
Sciences Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 692613, plants with
unkown properties should not be directly tested or experimented.
Various fungi and viruses can be present in almost all the
leaves in this planet. Plants thats known in the medical or
herbal field are the ones recommended for experimentations.
This study aims to help people to save money by making
their own ointments with the use of common tropical plants. This
can also be of a great help in knowing plants healing and
nutritional properties.