Polangui, Albay
RESEARCH ON BENEFITS OF TAWA-TAWA LEAVES ON DENGUE CASES
Researchers:
Ma. Juvy Rizza Mariscotes
Jenny Joy Aquino
BSEntrep3A
Submitted in partial fulfillment in English 12
( Research )
Mrs. Ammie D. Diaz
Instructor
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page ………………………………………………………………. I
Table of content………………………………….……………….. II
Preface …………………………………………………………….…..III
CHAPTER 1
Introduction ……………………………………………….IV
Importance of Study …………………………………… V
Purpose of Study………………………………………… VI
Methodology …………………………………………….VII
Limitation ………………………………………………… VIII
Definition of Term ……………………………………….IX
PREFACE
This is only an experimental research which is not medically proven by the experts; still we could not find scientific evidence to prove that it can indeed treat the deadly dengue viral disease. This study aimed to know the benefits of tawa-tawa decoction to a dengue fever patient that showing a symptom of low platelet count due to excessive bleeding. But we advised the best remedy for patients with clear manifestations of early dengue symptoms is to seek immediate consultation and must not wait for the disease to worsen.
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Dengue cases have been expected to rise during the rainy season if prevention is not observed. Dengue is a virus that transmitted by mosquitoes. Philippines are one of the country that has many people died because of dengue viral disease. Some Filipino people are using tawa-tawa as herbal medicine which is indigenous plant that is considered as one of the most popular folkloric treatment for dengue. It is also known as “gatas-gatas”, is a hairy herb grown in open grasslands, roadsides and pathways. Tawa-tawa is good for those who have Dengue fever. If it does not totally cure the epidemic disease, at least it helps prevent or delay the effects of Dengue, that is, it lowers the platelet