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
widely used as

vegetable

ingredient in cooking,

as

Africa. Malunggay is
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 3angles 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
Figure
1. Schematic
the Variables Used in the Study
Fights
general Diagram
depressionShowing
and stress
In this study, the malunggay leaves can be made into a Tea. On
Support weight loss
Improves
yourthe
overall
physicalTea
strength
the
other hand,
Malunggay
is the dependent variable since it
Boosts energy levels
depends on the effectiveness of malunggay leaves extract.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to make malunggay as Tea. It has specific questions to
be answered:
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1. Can a malunggay extract be a Tea?

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

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 anticancer and chemoprotective capabilities. They dont 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.
Herb. Medicinal Plant.
Medicine. Substance use in treatment of diseases.
Tea. An aromatic beverages prepared from tea leaves by infusion with
boiling water.
Vitamins. Important substances needed in the body.
.

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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)
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

youve been seeking. There are 13 different species of

malunggay plant and the best known species native to the Philippines.

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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
Large Flat Container
Tea bags
Teaspoon
Strainer

The following procedures are followed during the conduct of the experiment:

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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
Experiment 1

Experiment 2
Experiment 3

Observation
The taste of the Tea was bitter and
the dried leaves were floating in the
water.
There are still some dried leaves
floating in the water.
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.

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

Number of Person
Person
Person
Person
Person
Person

1
2
3
4
5

Agree or Disagree in terms of its good

quality
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Agree
Agree
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Person
Person
Person
Person
Person

6
7
8
9
10

Disagree
Agree
Agree
Agree
Agree

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
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.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Internet sources:
https://leafpower.wordpress.com/
http://excribo.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Make-Malunggay-Tea-Home-Made-MoringaTea

Appendecies
Experiment 1:

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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
Fathers name: Danilo De Veyra
Mothers 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
Current
Curriculum Vitae
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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
Fathers name: Frederick P. Pedrano
Mothers 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

Curriculum Vitae
A. Personal Data
Name: Mary Joy R. Patio
Nickname: Marj, Joy
Date of Birth: December 22, 1999
Age: 15
Place of Birth: Palompon, Leyte
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
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Religion: Roman Catholic

Fathers name: Nestor D. Patio
Mothers name: Emmalinda R. Patio
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
A. Personal Data
Name: Jericho Jester Jett B. Caezo
Nickname: Joshua
Date of Birth: January 17, 2000
Age: 15
Place of Birth: Palompon, Leyte
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Fathers name: Jogie Caezo
Mothers name: Heide Caezo
Educational Background

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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
Fathers name: Alberto Andojar
Mothers name: Luz Andojar
Educational Background
A. Elementary: Tambis Elementary School
Palompon, Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2012
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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
Fathers name: Referando Insail
Mothers name: Ivy Insail
Educational Background
A. Elementary: DVRMES
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: Wenifredo Rua Jr.
Nickname: Wenjie
Date of Birth: September 20,1998
Age: 16
Place of Birth: Palompon, Leyte
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Fathers name: Wenifredo Rua
Mothers name: Anita Rua
Educational Background
A. Elementary: Mazawalo Elementary School
Palompon, Leyte
S.Y.: 2011- 2012
B. Secondary: Colegio de San Francisco Javier
Palompon, Leyte
Current

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