MALUNGGAY OINTMENT

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 tree with 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.

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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 tinolaa 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

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 products 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