Science Investigatory Project on the Use of Luyang Dilaw as Candy Pastille Known as Gingye Pastille

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A pastille is a type of sweet or medicinal pill made of a thick liquid that has been solidified and is meant to be consumed by light chewing and allowing it to dissolve in the mouth. They arealso used to describe certain forms of incense. Since pastille is common only to the older people, Alfonso Central School developed a special kind of pastille made from luyang dilaw or ginger root. As an herbal medicine, luyang dilaw has long been used asa cold, cough, fever, and sore throat remedy. Since luyang dilaw can easily grow in the ground and not seasonal, Alfonso Central School introduces the Ginger Pastille, wherein communities are not so familiar with this. Young and old can enjoy the soothing effect and relief to the throat and the nutritional benefits.

METHODS

In this investigatory project, the researchers plan to make Pastille that will benefit the children and their health using luyang dilaw rhizomes. Rhizomes will be mixed with sugar, pandan extract, and calamansi juice then will be blended to become smooth. Then will be cooked and heated for about 20 minutes, allow it cool down for about a minute. Ratio and proportion of the numberof rhizomes and other ingredients are measured to balance the quantity of substance. The investigatory project used the Grades 1 to 6 pupils as respondents who were enrolled for academic year 2018-2019. The study used rubrics and finished product to the respondents to gather pertinent information regarding the luyang dilaw being investigated as used as candy pastille for children.

RESULTS

Based on the result out of 88 respondents, there are 53 or 60% respondents who find the Ginger Pastille delicious and has soothing sensation to the throat. In some cases, some of the respondents have colds, and find the pastille very effective. 31%find the pastille near to perfection. Smells good enough. 6% find the pastille fair enough. Smells good but taste not so good. 2% says that better than nothing. Smell and taste not good. 1% of the respondent scored needs improvement. Not good at all.

DISCUSSIONS

Generally the product created by the researchers could be eaten by children who, at the first place, did not like the taste and smell of ginger itself. With this kind of pastille, it would easy enough for parents or old ones to make their child or children eat the ginger with many beneficial effects. Herbal medicine now a days will love by children.