VIII. Picture :
Camote leaves
I. Introduction : According to Domingo A. Madulid's A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Philippine Ornamental Plants, kamote is native to tropical America and was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish period. It is widely cultivated for its edible tubers and leaves. Occasionally grown as an ornamental back home but I have seen it here in the US in pots and in street medians
II. Hypothesis: Rumors about camote tops juice as a cure for dengue have circulated recently, but there have been no further studies that can prove the claim. It is said to boost the platelet counts of dengue patients upon drinking the juice.
III.Definition of term : kamote is native to tropical America and was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish period. It is widely cultivated for its edible tubers and leaves. Occasionally grown as an ornamental back home but I have seen it here in the US in pots and in street medians.
IV.Recommendation : All parts of the camote plant, especially in the leaves and tips, ranked highest in nutritional value among other commercial vegetables. It contains protein, lipids, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamins A and C, and other nutrients needed by our body.
V. Materials : 1 Bundle of camote leaves 4pcs. Of calamansi 2 pcs. Of pandan leaves 2tbls. Of sugar 2 cups of water 1 empty of bottle
VI. Procedure : Wash and clean the camote leaves and pandan leaves boiled it to 2 cups of water for 10 mins. Until it cooked separate the camote leaves. Put 2 tablespoon of sugar put 4 pcs.of calamansi. Serve it with ice.
VII. Result and discussion : This is very nutritious and can be mixed with any type of fruit juice passion fruit, mango, orange and calamansi. Its purple color even resembles that of the grape juice. The extract is also purported to revive dengue patients, having the same effect as the "Tawa tawa" weed which help in the production of blood platelets
Project in Science Submitted by : Lawrence Chistoper M. Lago Lee Xander C. Madlangbayan Submitted to : Ms. Agnes B. Sauler Section :
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