Narra Sap as Anti-Fungal Agent
Narra sap: A prospect anti-fungal agent against ringworm infestation Chapter 1
Introduction
Background of the Study
Observing that narra sap can heal ringworms faster than commercial products. We conduct this study because of its beneficiary and practicability. And used as a natural medicine for natives in Mindanao. As we encounter this problem called ringworm, we decided to make a medicinal treatment for it. And we discovered that narra, aside of its other parts, it’s sap also have a medicinal benefit to the people that has ectoparasitic disease called ringworm. Narra has vast number of traditional medicinal uses reported. Especially from barks extracts. In several regions the shredded bark extracts and the fluid taken orally for treatment of dysentery and diarrhea. In others it is used to treat tuberculosis, headaches, sores and purgative. In the Solomon Islands it is used to treat menstruation and gonorrhea. (www.traditionaltree.org) In Vanuatu, it is used to treat cuts and wounds, stomach aches and diarrhea. In Malaysia, juice extracted from the roots has been used to treat syphilitic sores and mouth ulcers. In Indonesia, the young leaves have been used in the treatment of boils, ulcers and prickly heat rashes. In recent years, herbal teas and pills made from the Narra extracts have been popularized in the Philippines for treating a wide range of diseases and ailments including leprosy, menstrual pain, flu, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. (www.traditionaltree.org) Based on the report, the different parts of the Narra tree particularly the bark, leaves and the roots were used to cure different illnesses. From this reading, the researcher wanted to find out the use of the other parts of the Narra tree particularly sap a medicine.
Statement of the Problem The main problem of the study is to determine the antibacterial activity of the sap extracted from narra. In this regard, the researchers are determined to answer the following
Introduction
Background of the Study
Observing that narra sap can heal ringworms faster than commercial products. We conduct this study because of its beneficiary and practicability. And used as a natural medicine for natives in Mindanao. As we encounter this problem called ringworm, we decided to make a medicinal treatment for it. And we discovered that narra, aside of its other parts, it’s sap also have a medicinal benefit to the people that has ectoparasitic disease called ringworm. Narra has vast number of traditional medicinal uses reported. Especially from barks extracts. In several regions the shredded bark extracts and the fluid taken orally for treatment of dysentery and diarrhea. In others it is used to treat tuberculosis, headaches, sores and purgative. In the Solomon Islands it is used to treat menstruation and gonorrhea. (www.traditionaltree.org) In Vanuatu, it is used to treat cuts and wounds, stomach aches and diarrhea. In Malaysia, juice extracted from the roots has been used to treat syphilitic sores and mouth ulcers. In Indonesia, the young leaves have been used in the treatment of boils, ulcers and prickly heat rashes. In recent years, herbal teas and pills made from the Narra extracts have been popularized in the Philippines for treating a wide range of diseases and ailments including leprosy, menstrual pain, flu, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. (www.traditionaltree.org) Based on the report, the different parts of the Narra tree particularly the bark, leaves and the roots were used to cure different illnesses. From this reading, the researcher wanted to find out the use of the other parts of the Narra tree particularly sap a medicine.
Statement of the Problem The main problem of the study is to determine the antibacterial activity of the sap extracted from narra. In this regard, the researchers are determined to answer the following