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Wellness Herbal
Soap The Study of Pansit-Pansitan Plant as Homemade Herbal Soap Carlo E. Monton Kimberly Janie D. Gutang Hannah Joy R. Santander Proponents
ABSTRAC T This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a homemade herbal soap out of pansit-pansitan plants ( Peperomia pellucida Linn.) in making the skin soft and nourishable. Two phases were done. Phase 1, the control treatment with different pansit-pansitan plant extract and Phase 2, the homemade soap and the commercialized product were compared. The homemade herbal soap was determined in terms of softness, smoothness and provide nourishment to the skin as compared to commercialized product.
INTRODUCTION A . BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The present increase in the prices of basic commodities the country was experiencing today motivate the researchers to come with this study. To address this situation, this research then aimed to use pansitpansitan plant as raw materials in making homemade herbal soap.
B.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Pansit-Pansitan plant, scientifically named as Peperomia pellucida Linn., an alternative home-made bath soap, was used in this study. Specifically, the study hoped to answer the following points: 1. Can pansit-pansitan plant extract be used as raw materials in making herbal soap? 2. Which treatment is more effective– treatment with greater
concentration of pansit-pansitan extract or less concentration? 3. How effective is the pansit– pansitan plant extract on sensitive skin? 4. How is the homemade commercialized product?
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C. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Being aware of the increase of prices in our basic commodities, this study was conceived. Soap will be affordable especially to low income families of today.
D. SCOPE AND LIMITATION This study will use pansit-pansitan plants to produce an alternative, affordable and nourishable herbal soap. It will be conducted for two months in Pasay City.
Related Literature Pansit-pansitan is also known as:Pansit-pansitan, Ulasimang bato, Clear weed, Shiny bush, Silver bush, Cao hu jiao. The scientific name is Peperomia pellucid Linn. Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida Linn) is a common fleshy shallow rooted herb that grows to about 15 to 45 cm in height in damp and lightly shaded areas. Pansit-pansitan has been used as food item as well as a medicinal herb for its analgesic, anti-arthritic, diuretic activity. The entire plant is edible both cooked or raw. Pansit-pansitan plant can grow wild but also grown as ornamental foliage. Pansit-pansitan is characterized by its shiny heart shaped leaves about 4 cm in length, growing from an erect translucent green stalks. Pansitpansitan has tiny dot-like flowers that grow from erect and slender green spikes that turn brown when matured. The fruits are also very small, round to oblong, ridged, first green later black. Tiny seeds drop off that grows easily in groups. Pansit-pansitan has been traditionally used to treat fever, cough, common cold, headache and arthritis. In a study of aerial parts of peperomia extract in mice indicated that that it exhibited anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities. The anti-inflammatory activity was attributed to interference with prostaglandin synthesis. In another study done on rabbits, pansit-pansitan extract exhibited an anti-pyretic activity which indicates that it is comparable to standard aspirin. An annual herb, shallow rooted, may reach 40 cm high, with succulent stems. Leaves are alternate, heart-shaped and turgid, as transparent and smooth as candle wax. Tiny dotlike flowers scattered along solitary and leafopposed stalk (spike); naked; maturing gradually from the base to the tip; turning brown when ripe. Propagation by seeds. Numerous tiny seeds drop off when mature and grow easily in clumps and groups in damp are Lye is a caustic, alkaline chemical that is useful for many purposes but also is hazardous. It can dissolve sticky substances such as fat and has a high degree of reactivity with other materials. Modern lye typically is the chemical sodium hydroxide, but potassium hydroxide was once the chemical compound that was commonly used. Whether in a flake, granular or liquid form, it is very dangerous and can cause damage to surfaces and people. Despite its hazardous nature, it is used in many common household products, such as laundry detergent and oven cleaner, and is even used to cure foods
such as pretzels, green olives and mandarin oranges.
METHODOLOGY I. PREPARATION OF MATERIALS A . Mixture Preparation Pansit-Pansitan plants were gathered and collected within the vicinity of San isidro District, Pasay City. The plants were washed and pounded using mortar and pestle. A 200 grams of Pansit-Pansitan plant extract were prepared. About 35 grams of lye was poured into 70 grams of water and was mixed thoroughly. Another mixture of 50 grams of olive oil and coconut oil were also prepared in a clay pot. The first and second mixture were mixed and heated thoroughly for an hour. Ten grams of glycerin and Pansit-Pansitan extract with different concentration were added to the mixture. The final mixture was then poured into a molder and was left for 6 to 12 hours. B. Sample Preparation
1. Pansit-Pansitan Extract Three set up with different Pansit-Pansitan concentrations were prepared. TABLE
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Treatment
PansitPansitan Extract
Olive/Palm Oil
Glycerin
Lye
Water
Perfume
Coconut Oil
A
10 g
50 g
10 g
35 g
70 g
10 g
50 g
B
20 g
50 g
10 g
35 g
70 g
10 g
10 g
C
30 g
50 g
10 g
35 g
70 g
10 g
50 g
2. Bacteria Samples on Agar Three samples of agar were placed in a petri dish for testing the effectiveness of the homemade soap to different types of harmful bacteria. These were cultured bacteria. C. Experimental Process In Phase 1, three treatments were prepared with different pansitpansitan plant extract. The three treatments were tested to the different kinds of bacteria to find the effectiveness of the homemade herbal soap. In the first trial, the mixture of lye, water and the different oils were prepared. It was then added by the controlled treatment of 10 grams of PansitPansitan extract and glycerin. 10 grams of perfume was also added. The mixture was then applied to the sample bacteria. In the second trial, the same mixture of lye, water and only palm and olive were prepared. A 20 grams of Pansit-Pansitan extract, glycerin and 10 grams of perfume were added. It was again tested to the same kind of bacteria. In the third trial, the same mixture of lye, water and oils were prepared. A 30 grams of Pansit-Pansitan extract, glycerin and 10 grams of perfume were added. It was tested to the same kind of bacteria. In Phase 2, the most effective treatment of the homemade herbal soap was compared to commercialized product with regards to its effectiveness to the skin .The following scales were used to test the effectiveness of the homemade bath soap:
TABLE
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Rating Scale Used to Test Effectiveness of the Soap
A . Sof tness
B. Smoothness
C. Nourishment
1—Slightly soft
1-Slightly smoth
1– can’t nourish
2-Fairly soft
2-Fairly smooth
2-Slightly nourish
3– Soft
3-Smooth
3– Fairly nourish
4.-Very soft
4-Very smooth
4-Can nourish
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
PHASE
1
In this phase, the comparison done between the three treatments were observed based on the reaction of the homemade soap to the sample of bacteria. The first treatment reacted on least bacteria, the second treatment killed only less amount while the third treatment automatically reacted and killed all the bacteria samples. TABLE 3 Result of the Treatments to the Bacteria
Treatment
Reaction of the Homemade Soap to Bacteria
A
Kills least amount of bacteria
B
Kills less amount of bacteria
C
Kills greater amount of bacteria
With these findings on the reaction to microorganisms of the homemade herbal soap, the researchers used the acceptable treatment which was Treatment C, in washing their hands. After hand washing, the researchers noticed that their hands were soft and really smooth. PHASE
2
The homemade herbal soap was tested by the researchers as compared to the commercialized product of bath soap.
Table 4 Comparison of Homemade Herbal Soap and Commercialized Soap
Sample
Smoothness
Sof tness
Nourishment
Homemade Bath Soap
smooth
soft
Can nourish the skin
Commercialized Product
smooth
soft
Can nourish the skin
Based on the result of the test conducted, the homemade herbal soap was significantly the same in terms of softness and smoothness to the skin and nourishment to the skin was also provided.
CONCLUSION Based on the study, the homemade herbal soap using Pansit-Pansitan extract can be an alternative, effective and a substitute for those commercialized products . Using greater concentrations.of the extract was proven the most effective . It also proved that it can treat itchiness and some skin diseases caused by bacteria.
RECOMMENDATION Through the findings of the study, the researchers recommends the following: 1. Use Pansit-Pansitan extract as raw materials for making Herbal soap. 2. Less expensive as compared to commercialized products. 3. Can treat skin itchiness and diseases.