Malunggay
CHAPTER II
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
In this chapter presents the review of related literature and studies, the theoretical framework, conceptual frame work, and the definition of terms used.
Related Literature
Malunggay
The “malunggay” in the Philippines, is “saji” in Indian Subcontinent is a popular tree. Many Asians use the leaves of Malunggay (Sajina) like spinach and also the fruits it produces as a vegetable, like asparagus. Both the leaves and the fruits are very nutritious, which contains many vitamins like Vitamin C and other minerals. For centuries, people in India, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand have been eating these leaves as a part of their food (Pati, 2008). While it grows best in dry sandy soil, it tolerates poor soil, including coastal areas. It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree that is native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India. Today it is widely cultivated in the Philippines. It is considered one of the world’s most useful trees, as almost every part of the Moringa tree can be used for food or has some other beneficial property. In the tropics, it is used as forage for livestock, and in many countries, on the other hand Moringa micronutrient liquid, a natural anthelmintic (kills parasites) and adjuvant (to aid or enhance another drug) is use as a metabolic conditioner to aid endemic diseases in developing countries (Pati, 2008).
Meanwhile, malunggay grows wildly in hot tropical climate and is a wonderful herb known all over the world. It may provide the boost in energy, nutrition and health you’ve been seeking. There are 13 different species of malunggay plant and the best known species and the most wildly cultivated is the malunggay a species native to the Philippines. Malunggay fruits can be added to dinengdeng, drum stick stew, or just simply sauté it. The flowers can be cooked in coconut milk oil extracted from flower can be used as illuminant, ointment base, and absorbent in the effleurage
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
In this chapter presents the review of related literature and studies, the theoretical framework, conceptual frame work, and the definition of terms used.
Related Literature
Malunggay
The “malunggay” in the Philippines, is “saji” in Indian Subcontinent is a popular tree. Many Asians use the leaves of Malunggay (Sajina) like spinach and also the fruits it produces as a vegetable, like asparagus. Both the leaves and the fruits are very nutritious, which contains many vitamins like Vitamin C and other minerals. For centuries, people in India, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand have been eating these leaves as a part of their food (Pati, 2008). While it grows best in dry sandy soil, it tolerates poor soil, including coastal areas. It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree that is native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India. Today it is widely cultivated in the Philippines. It is considered one of the world’s most useful trees, as almost every part of the Moringa tree can be used for food or has some other beneficial property. In the tropics, it is used as forage for livestock, and in many countries, on the other hand Moringa micronutrient liquid, a natural anthelmintic (kills parasites) and adjuvant (to aid or enhance another drug) is use as a metabolic conditioner to aid endemic diseases in developing countries (Pati, 2008).
Meanwhile, malunggay grows wildly in hot tropical climate and is a wonderful herb known all over the world. It may provide the boost in energy, nutrition and health you’ve been seeking. There are 13 different species of malunggay plant and the best known species and the most wildly cultivated is the malunggay a species native to the Philippines. Malunggay fruits can be added to dinengdeng, drum stick stew, or just simply sauté it. The flowers can be cooked in coconut milk oil extracted from flower can be used as illuminant, ointment base, and absorbent in the effleurage