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    This document discusses a study that aims to use malunggay-based ointments as an alternative to conventional ointments. Specifically, it will examine the medical benefits of malunggay, why these benefits occur, and the advantages and disadvantages of malunggay compared to traditional herbs used in ointments. The study is significant because malunggay grows in many poor countries and has anti-inflammatory properties, so malunggay ointments could be produced, made and sold locally at a lower cost to help impoverished individuals access needed medicine. The methodology section outlines the procedure for obtaining a malunggay leaf extract and testing it on an open wound.

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    PAREF SPRINGDALE SCHOOL

    J. Solon Street, Lahug, Cebu City 6000

    Tel. Nos. 232-2220, 232-2234 Fax No. 233-3158

    e-mail: [email protected]

    How Malunggay Based Ointments Can Provide An Alternative To Traditional


    Ointments

    Submitted To:

    Mr. Rondina and Mr. Delostrico

    Submitted By:

    Gian Carlo Fermin

    Sean Michael Ligan

    Antonio Shaun Sulay III

    Yejun Jin

    Gavin Chona
    I. Rationale

    Ointments are a form of topical medication, usually made of a solution of oil


    and water. They are many different kinds of ointments with various medical
    purposes, for example, Fluocinonide is an ointment that is used to treat the itching,
    redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin
    conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on
    some areas of the body and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry
    and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes).[1]

    Currently many of these ointments are made using material taken from
    expensive plants such as Extracts of Aloe vera whole plant, Eucalyptus
    globulus leaves, Ficus infectoria bark, Ficus religiosa bark and Piper
    [2]
    betel leaves. These plants do not grow naturally in certain parts of the world and
    often the cost of production for these plants is very expensive. The cost of starting
    a small sized Eucalyptus farm with a subpar profit return is around 2228 US
    dollars.[3] This, however, does not cover the cost of things like shipping of the
    Eucalyptus leaves and assumes that the soil the farm is working with has the
    proper pH levels so often the cost of starting a farm will exceed these prices. Since
    these herbs are so expensive, often the price of the medicine which uses these
    herbs is expensive also. This means that consumers who need these ointments for
    various medical reasons may not be able to purchase them do to their financial
    situation so they will most likely continue to suffer.

    There is, however, an alternative. A commonly growing plant in most areas of


    the world. Moringa oleifera (Malunggay), often referred to as the “Miracle Tree”,
    contains a great profile of important vitamins, minerals, and serves as a good
    source of protein, β-carotene, amino acids and various antioxidant phenolic
    molecules. Moringa consists of a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, β-
    sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.[4] It also grows in areas that have a
    high poverty rates like the Philippines, India, and countries in Africa.[5] This means
    that these products will be easier to produce locally and less costly to ship to
    different areas with consumers, meaning that the price of the product itself will be
    cheaper compared to conventional ointments.

    II. Statement of the problem


    This study aims to use Malunggay based ointments as an alternative to
    conventional ointments. Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:

    1. What medical benefits can Malunggay offer?

    2. Why do these benefits occour?

    3. What are the advantages or disadvantages Malunggay


    has compared to traditional herbs used in ointments?

    III. Significance of the study

    Malunggay has many medical benefits such as its anti-inflammatory


    properties and is commonly grown in many poor countries. This means
    that Malunggay can be produced, made, and sold locally so that
    impoverished individuals who need medicine for various medical reasons
    but cannot obtain it due to economic reasons have an alternative which is
    easier and less costly to obtain.

    IV. Scope and limitations of the study

    This study concerns itself with finding a less costly alternative to traditional

    ointments using ointments synthesized using the Moringa Oleifera, or more

    commonly known as Malunggay, plants. The aspects the researchers will be

    looking into are the effectiveness of the ointment and a comparison of costs

    between traditional ointments and Malunggay based ointments.


    There are many variables in this experiment which are out of the

    researcher’s control. Mainly, in terms of limited samples of Malunggay to study.

    The Malunggay in various countries may differ slightly due to the local ph levels

    of the soil, farming practices done in those areas, etc etc. The researchers will use

    the Malunggay plants found in the Philippines due its availability for the

    researchers.

    V. Definition of Terms

    Malunggay - It’s scientific name is Moringa Oleifera. It is also known as the

    miracle tree, and with good reason. It’s leaves and other parts of it cotains various

    chemicals and substances that contain medicinal benefits. Malunggay is also

    known as an herbal plant with many medicinal benefits. It’s greenish leaves extract

    a substance that is known to have healing properties or treat different types of

    wounds, an example would be a small cut in the hand.

    Ointments - An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an

    ointment has an oil base, a cream is water soluble.

    Alternative - A choice limited to one or two possibilities, the selection

    precludes any possibility.


    VI. Review of related literature

    According to a study conducted by Vanessa Abastillas, Malunggay contains

    lunasin, lunasin is an antibiotic-like protection for the cells which also has

    antifungal properties. Extracts of malunggay oil from its leaves have always been

    known to address the following: immune system detoxification; management of

    blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and speeds up healing of wounds.

    The malunggay plant is filled with vitamins A, B, C, D, E and other minerals like

    iron calcium selenium pottasium and magnesium. Moringa leaves are very rich in

    essential amino acids which arent found in a lot of plants and it is also extremely

    rich in proteins. It is a source of healthy cholestorol which is known to protect

    against cardiovascular disease.

    Malunggay leaves are completely safe to be consumed by humans. It doesn’t

    have any side-effects or toxic elements. It is filled with flavonoids, antioxidants

    which are necessary in fighting against free radicals casuing problems in the body.

    It is also very convenient because it is widely grown in tropical and subtropical

    areas like the Philippines.


    VII. Conceptual Framework

    Using Malunggay leaves, the researchers will obtain their extract and boil,

    cool, and store it, once it is ready for testing, it will be applied on an open wound

    to see its effects.

    V. Methodology

    Materials:

    *Malunggay leaves *Apparatus for boiling

    *Cotton swab *Apparatus for pounding

    *Sterilized Container

    Procedure:

    After all the materials are gathered, the Malunggay leaves will be pounded

    in order to bruise the leaves which ruptures the cells which causes more of the

    healing extract of the Malunggay to be released. Afterwards, this extract will be

    boiled. And then cooled. Once cooled the extract will be placed in sterilized

    container for storage until applied to an open wound using a cotton swab for

    testing purposes.
    IX. Citations
    [1]
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601054.html
    [2]
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3003181/
    [3]
    https://www.agrifarming.in/eucalyptus-cultivation-project-report-cost-
    and-profits
    [4]
    https://www.herbanext.com/philippine-medicinal-herbs/moringa
    [5]
    https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/m/Moringa_o
    leifera.htm

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