Tea Production out of Malunggay Leaves (Moringa oleifera)

Authors

  • Mitch Dianne R. Cruz
  • Jannah M. Masayes
  • Maria Aubreanna Beatriz B. Salazar

Keywords:

tea production, malunggay leaves

Abstract

The research study is entitled Tea Production out of Malunggay Leaves (Moringa Oleifera). The researchers believed in the idea of producing tea out of malunggay leaves which can help maintain blood sugar level. It aims to offer a cheaper alternative to proven the rapeutictea. High blood sugar level is commonly caused by excessive consumption of sugar or sweets. The researchers harvested green compound leaves that show no signs of yellowing. Place the collected leaves in a dry place. The researchers cleaned the collected leaves and placed it in a newspaper for air dry and placed it in the oven for oven dry; this is donefor 2-3 minutes. After, the researchers put the leaves in a tray and let the leaves be cooled. In making the tea, the researchers placed one teaspoonful of dried leaves of malunggay in a tea bag. Seal the bag using a mechanical sealer or a small stapler. Malunggay leaves contain a high amount of nutrients and are commonly extracted and used as a nutritional supplement. 19 respondents from Sta. Monica SungayWest, Tagaytay City, answered the given questions by the researchers about maintaining blood sugar level. The researchers proved that their product is safe and effective with the helped of De La Salle Health Sciences Institute.

Published

2018-05-18