Science Investigatory Project (1) (1)

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The researcher observed a class for almost a month and found out that most of the students suffers from nasal congestion or difficulty in breathing through the nasal openings and headache. This study aims to develop and produce an environment-friendly, cheaper and effective herbal plant-based vapor rub or ointment which is expected to be much accessible and convenient to use and have due to itǯs low projected cost because of the abundance of the materials to be used in making this product specifically ginger.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Nowadays, vapor rubs or ointments had been one of the worldǯs most wanted first aid medicine for common illnesses. Almost half of the worldǯs population depends on these for fast relief for it had been the most reliable and proven effective reliever for quick-time usage. Synthetically made vapor rubs and ointments are much higher in price or much expensive than that of the natural one. Aside from this, chemicals from the vapor rubs might cause heart burn and can burn the skinǯs cuticle coating if overused. In addition to this, too much vapor rubs can cause respiratory illnesses to infants. Hence, making this proposal might be the answer to burden that could be brought by the expensive vapor rubs and ointments to the people by making an ointment with less expense materials.

Objectives General Objective To research on the properties of ð
 
   (Ginger) that could make the plant vulnerable in treating Headache and Nasal Congestion.

Specific Objectives This aims to: 1. Find out the feasibility of ð
 
 (Ginger) as an Effective Ointment for Headache and clogged nose. 2. Help the citizens who canǯt afford to buy commercial ointments for headache and clogged nose. 3. Promote the usage of herbal plants here in the Philippines globally which can also increase the countryǯs economical status.

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(ATERIALS 25g. Ginger 15g. Petroleum Jelly 5mL. Olive oil

Laboratory Equipments: (ortar and Pestle Knife Strainer

(edicine Dropper (easuring Cup

Heating Pan

(ixing Bow

Weighing Scale

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