Makabuhay Plant Extract - 4237 Words

A STUDY ON THE IN VITRO ANTIMITOTIC ACTIVITY OF TINOSPORA RUMPHII BOERL (MAKABUHAY) STEM EXTRACT ON A549 NON-SMALL LUNG CANCER CELL LINE WITH NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION AS NEGATIVE CONTROL AND VINCRISTINE AS POSITIVE CONTROL. Group 09 PBL 1 - Research Donaldo, Manuel Emerson S., MD MSc. Butad, Mark Dave Isidore Estranero, Maria Fatima Lauro, Kathrina Joy Manago, Marika Zaphia Sala, Mikee Beneve Sy, Florge Francis Urtal, Sundyne SY 2012 – 2013 CHAPTER I Introduction Background of the study According to statistics gathered by the World Health Organization, 7.6 million people worldwide died from cancer in the year 2008, accounting to 13% of all deaths. Cancer is the third leading cause of morbidity and†¦show more content†¦It does not only raise health related concerns but also financial problems especially on treatment related expenses. The effort to make new discoveries related cancer treatment caused the inception of this study. This study will hopefully provide new information on the effect of Makabuhay (Tinospora rumphii boerl) plant to cancer and if proven to have a significant effect, this can be a breakthrough for an affordable and accessible treatment for cancer. Conceptual Framework CHAPTER II Review of Related Literature Tinospora rumphii boerl is a specie of Tinospora collectively known locally as Makabuhay Plant.It is a member of the Menispermaceae family of angiosperms. It is a vine reaching a height of four to ten meters. The stems are up to one centimeter thick and fleshy, with scattered protuberances. The leaves are thin sheets that are heart-shaped, six to twelve centimeters in length and seven to twelve centimeters in width, with pointed and truncate base, smooth and shiny. Its flowers only have three petals. The plant is known for its bitter nature, and the fruits of this plant are held in clusters, which can be as long as two centimeters. This plant may be propagated by planting its stem, which contains a bitter sap. It can be found in most forests all over the Philippines and it grows in tropical areas. Only the leaves and the stems of the plant have been utilized as herbal remedies for various ailments. For the stems, both the dried