Production of Homemade Herbal Tea from Dried Blue Ternate, Moringa Leaves and Mangosteen Pericarp: An Optimization ofits Pharmacological Benefits

Authors

  • Patrick Vince Carion

Keywords:

Homemade Herbal Tea, Dried Blue Ternate, Moringa Leaves, Mangosteen Pericarp, Pharmacological Benefits

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The present paper deals an experimental study in producing herbal tea from dried blue ternate, moringa leaves and mangosteen pericarp. This research is beneficial to the students, environment, and community as it envisions creating a product that has the power to prevent various human illnesses. Furthermore, this innovation will produce an alternative tea that uses natural ingredients.

 

METHODS

This research used three (3) plants to create tisanes tea namely: blue ternate, moringa leaves and mangosteen pericarp. The blue flowers of blue ternate, moringa leaves, and mangosteen pericarp were collected in November 2018 from the locality. The flowers were dried at room temperature and were stored in an airtight container. The stalks were dried in a month and the leaves were removed. In addition, blender was used to grind moringa leaves. The mangosteen rind and its outer part were removed. It underwent a three-day sun drying before it was grinded.

 

RESULTS

The finished products were all edible and safe since it is made from natural plants. To prove its effectiveness, the entire study underwent a one-month survey through qualitative research. In the second week of December 2018, tea samples were given to a respondent who had constipation. After 3 days of intake, normal bowel movement was observed. In the third week, a man suffering from stomach pain was given a tea sample. After 2 days of intake, he noticed that his stomachache was gone. In the fourth week, researchers gave six tea samples to their last respondent to be taken within 2 days. Accordingly, the product is good for relaxation and it has a color changing property when lemon is added.

 

DISCUSSIONS

Research had shown that the tea produces nutrients needed to the human body. These effects were comparable to the study of Mukherjee et al. (2008) that its extracts possess a wide range of pharmacological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, aid stomach problems, and cleansing and relaxing properties. The result also indicates that the tea has no toxicity profile. Moreover, the paper reviewed all the ingredients as promising medicinal plant with wide range of pharmacological activities, which could be utilized in several medical applications because of its effectiveness and healthful effects.

Published

2019-01-18