I. OBJECTIVES
1. To cure even without too much expenses; 2. To prove that there could actually be a natural cure in a soap;
3. To make use of the fragrance of Pandan Leaves in another way;
4. To recognize the medicinal capability of Pandan;
5. To treat leprosy, small pox and wounds;
6. To be aware of Pandan leaves not limited to culinary uses;
7. To relieve pains brought about by headache and arthritis;
8. To make soap even with limited utensils;
9. Because of Global Warming, pollution and genetic problems, we noticed that many are suffering from skin diseases. One of our main objectives is to heal these skin problems.
H1 = Pandan extracts can cure skin diseases
H2 = Pandan extracts can’t cure skin diseases
II. PROCEDURE
1. Assemble the items you will need.
2. Pound the Pandan leaves into small pieces: do not throw the juice of the leaf.
3. Grate the bath soap.
4. Heat 1/3 cup water in a double boiler to a simmer.
5. Crumble 3 to 4 tablespoons of the pandan leaves into the water.
6. Take the double boiler off the heat and allow the leaves to steep for 15 minutes.
7. Return the pan to the heat and add the bar of soap.
8. When the soap is melted, pour the mixture into the soap mold.
9. Leave at room temperature until the soap has hardened (it will be a bit softer than the bar you started with).
10. Open the mold and remove the soap.
III. MATERIALS
Vegetable Oil
Bath Soap
Pandan Leaves
Double Boiler
Soap Mold
Grater
Kitchen knives
IV. COST
Vegetable Oil | P 3.50 | Bath soap | P15 –P20 (depends on the soap of your choice) | Pandan Leaves | P5 | Soap Molds | P7.50 |
Pandan (Pandanus tectorius) Fragrant Screw Pine
The pandan tree grows as tall as 5 meters, with erect, small branches. Pandan is also known as Fragrant Screw Pine. Its trunk bears plenty of prop roots. Its leaves spirals the