Annona Squamosa Lice Remover

ANNONA SQUAMOSA LICE REMOVER

(Atis as Lice remover)

Research Proposal

Requirement for Research

Kurt M. Castro

Ma. Jiesica G. Ledesma

Sarah Jane N. Mendezabal

Statement of the problem

1.What is the effect of atis as lice remover?

2.Is atis can be used as an alternative lice remover?

3.Is atis can least the amount of lice in the hair using this alternative lice remover?

    Null Hypothesis

The researchers hypothesized that:

1. The effect of Atis that is used as a lice remover is not effective?

2. Atis can’t be used as an alternative lice remover?

3. Atis can’t least the amount of lice in the hair using the alternative lice remover?

The fruit of A. squamosa is usually eaten fresh. It contains 50-61% edible matter, and is a source of carbohydrates, vitamins and proteins. The fruit is utilized commercially as a flavouring for ice cream and can also be made into sherbet. The pulp, after removing the seeds, can be passed through a strainer or homogenized to make a delicious and refreshing drink.

The leaves, bark, roots, seeds and fruit of A. squamosa have various important medicinal uses. The green fruit and seed have effective vermicidal and insecticidal properties and are used as astringents in diarrhoea and dysentery. The seeds contain 45% of a yellow, non-dying oil which is an irritant poison for lice. Crushed leaves are applied as an effective cure for ulcers and malignant sores. A poultice from fresh leaves is used for dyspepsia and when mixed with oil is used for diseases of the scalp. Crushed fresh leaves are applied to the nasal area in cases of fainting spells. A decoction of roots is used as a drastic purgative (Coronel, 1983). The astringent bark, leaves, unripe fruit and seed can be used as a source of the alkaloid anonaine (Troup, 1975).