CAPSTONE-RESEARCH-EDITED-FINAL (1) Group 4

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
STA. TERESITA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sta. Teresita District
SERPENTINA (ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA)
LEAVES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TEA LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL
Presented to the Faculty of the Senior High School
Sta. Teresita National High School
Sta. Teresita, Cagayan
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Academic Track;
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics K-12 Curriculum
Lovely Joyce P. Arellano

Hara Jane R. Tobias
Sheryll Leigh S. Pascua
Juliana Alexie A. Ariola
Greg Yves Medura
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

2021-2022
Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

Telephone Nos.: 0917-144-9148
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: https://sites.google.com/deped.gov.ph/stateresitanhs
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express my utmost thanks and appreciation to everyone who has extended their support
and help to this 10 weeks of our work immersion.
First, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Almighty God for giving us wisdom, knowledge,
and strength, by teaching us how to be patient at all times and for giving us these supportive people who
helped us to overcome our fears, that without his presence we may not able to finish this immersion.
Second, we are extremely grateful to our parents who have shown their support financially, emotionally, and
physically, for making us feel the care, love, and for the words of encouragement every time we feel anxious
and tired.
Special gratitude to our adviser ma’am Samanta Mae Reintegrado Tajon, for the pieces of advice and
support you have given and for guiding us throughout the immersion.
For our classmates and groupmates who have extended their help, we appreciate even the little things we
have given.
We would also like to appreciate and acknowledge our school principal ma’am Violeta Tabulog Ibera, for
showing support for this immersion and for allowing us to do and complete our immersion. We are deeply
thankful for the help of the success of our work immersion.
DEDICATION

This work is a fruit of countless and arduous sacrifices which is wholeheartedly dedicated to our dear
parents who gave us inspiration and strength during the work immersion. We appreciate their continuous
provision of moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial support allowing us to finish each and every activity
during this period.
To the faculty and staff of Sta. Teresita National High School, for giving us the chance to experience this
precious moment of being a senior high school student. Above all, to our God Almighty who showered us
His blessings in our everyday lives, especially for the strength, courage, patience, wisdom, time, and
guidance in realization of this work.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- i
ACKNOWLEDGMENT --------------------------------------------------------------ii
DEDICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------------------iv-v
Chapter i INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY ---------------------------------1.1
PURPOSE STATEMENT --------------------------------------------2
Chapter ii LITERATURE REVIEW ----------------------------------------------3-4
Chapter iii MATERIALS AND METHOD --------------------------------------5-6
METHODS -------------------------------------------------------------5.1
RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY --------------------------------5.2
RESEARCH LOCALE -----------------------------------------------5.3
MATERIALS ----------------------------------------------------------6
DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE ------------------------------6.1
ETHICAL ISSUES ---------------------------------------------------7-8
Chapter iv RESULT AND DISCUSSION ---------------------------------------9-12
Chapter v CONCLUSION ----------------------------------------------------------13
RECOMMENDATION ----------------------------------------------14

Chapter vi REFERENCES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
INDEX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-31

Introduction
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the blood sugar and insulin levels in the body. Diabetes
occurs when the body either produces insufficient insulin or produces insulin that is ineffectively utilized.
Diabetes cannot be cured or treated solely with herbs and supplements. However, when used in conjunction
with standard treatment, some may provide relief from diabetes symptoms and reduce the risk of
complications. Serpentina (Andrographis Paniculata) is a medicinal herb that is also known as the "King of
Bitters." Diabetics seek it out despite its bitter taste because of its potential to lower blood sugar levels. This
plant can be consumed alone or with meals to help with the bitterness. In the year 2021, diabetes impact
around 537 million people aged 20 to 79. The entire population of diabetes is anticipated to reach 643
million by 2030, and 783 million by 2045. Diabetes affects one out of every fourteen adults in the
Philippines. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the latest record is 3,993,300 Filipino
adults have diabetes out of a total population of 63,265,700, resulting in a diabetes prevalence of 6.3 percent
in adults.
Herbal medicine is said to be used by more than 80% of the world's population for therapeutic purposes, and
over 800 plant species have been identified in the literature as having significant hypoglycemic activity. Our
product, Serpentina (Andrographis Paniculata) leaves, was developed as an alternative tea to assist diabetics
in lowering their blood sugar levels.

Purpose Statement
The study generally aims to examine if Serpentina leaves are effective in lowering blood sugar
levels.
Specifically, this study shall seek answers to the following questions:
1.Is there a significant variation in blood sugar levels before and after drinking Serpentina tea?
2.How effective Serpentina tea in lowering blood sugar level?

Literature Review
A study was conducted on the extract of the medicinal plant Serpentina. One of the findings in this
study is that one of the active ingredients of the bitter principle which is also the same as that discovered by
Fougere (2006), the discovery of this substance is in accordance with the previous analysis conducted by
herbal medicine experts here in our country that has long believed that the Serpentina has the ability to lower
a person’s blood sugar. (Muhammad Bilal Azmi et al.,2016) Rauwolfia Serpentina is well-reported in
traditional medicines for the treatment of hypertensive and neurological disorders. However, its antidiabetic
potential has been currently described in both alloxan-treated and normoglycemic mice. Present effort was
carried out to investigate the effect of methanol root extract (MREt) of R. Serpentina in fructose-induced
type 2 diabetic mice. The study further reveals that a dose of 28.2 ml/kg Serpentina leaf extract showed
significant reduction of blood sugar levels in hyperglycaemic mice sustained after three (3) hours and
twenty-four (24) hours post treatment at 0.05 level of significance.
Serpentina, or Indian Snakeroot, is a type of medicinal plant that is widespread in Asia, particularly in India,
Indonesia, China and of course, the Philippines. Sometimes the Serpentina (Andrographis Paniculata) is
called by the name Sinta in the Philippines. The small piece of its boiled leaf is said to be 10 times more
bitter than the ampalaya juice from the large fruit. So, because of the bitter nature of the herb Serpentina, it
can cure diabetes. But it can not only cure diabetes, there are many other types of diseases or conditions
such as highblood, insomnia, hysteria, cataracts, fever and much more but we only focused first on one
disease that we are sure it can be cured by drinking Serpentina, and that is diabetes. Side effects and

warnings of using Serpentina. Despite the good reputation of the Serpentina herb, you should still be careful
in using it, especially if you are one of the following groups of people:
You are taking aspirin. Serpentina is not allowed in those taking aspirin or any blood -thinning drug.
Serpentina is also a blood thinner; Pregnant or breastfeeding. A pregnant or breastfeeding mother needs to
be careful with the Serpentina because it can abort the baby in the womb. Although there are no studies that
confirm this fact when it comes to breastfeeding mothers, it is better to be pregnant; Patients with diseases of
the immune system. People with immune system diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple
sclerosis should avoid drinking it. If you plan to take Serpentina for some time, keep in mind that the use of
this herb should be limited to only three months for adults and one month for children, whether it is powder
or leaves. (https://halamang-gamot.com/serpentina).

Methods
The researchers conducted a mix of observational method and face to face survey in gathering data
and analysis. For those whose blood sugar levels are still uncontrolled, the observational method will be
used. After they've had their blood sugar levels examined with a glucometer, they'll be asked to volunteer to
treatment testing, which involves drinking Serpentina powdered tea until their blood sugar level goes down.
Our group are keeping an eye on them until the treatment testing is completed, and those who have a normal
blood sugar level and a history of consuming Serpentina are requested to complete a survey that was handed
out face to face, responses will be collected on the same day, and the data obtained will be tallied and
analyzed.
Respondents of the Study
The target population for this research defined to include the Ten (10) Diabetic persons of Sta.
Teresita Cagayan, five (5) for treatment testing and five (5) for face to face survey, since our study focuses
on lowering the blood sugar level of people using organic and community-based medicines.
Research Locale

The study will be conducted in the Municipality of Sta. Teresita Cagayan. This location was chosen
because of the study's effectiveness among diabetics. The study will be conducted in the second semester of
the academic year 2021-2022.
Materials
The observational approach will be used in the home of a participant, with our group members
coming to observe the patients and check their blood sugar levels on a daily basis, the data will be recorded
by the immersants. The survey form contains two (2) parts, the first part is loaded with questions about
demographic profiles of the respondents and the second part is a table contains statements regarding on
handling and coping with diabetes which are answerable by AGREE and DISAGREE.
Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers conducted a mixed observational and face to face survey for this study which will
last for one week on observational and one day on survey. It was conducted on the Month of April,2022.
The first step of the data gathering was to let the respondents signed the consent on both data gathering
method. Second, the respondents in observational will undergo the treatment testing and the respondents of
the survey will answer the printed survey with utmost honesty. The survey is estimated to be finished in 5 to
10 minutes. We can now begin gathering relevant data after obtaining the needed data.

ETHICAL ISSUES
CONSENT FORM FOR FACE-TO-FACE SURVEY:
April 18, 2022
Dear Respondents,
We, the Grade 12 STEM- GALILEI of Sta. Teresita National High School- Senior High School Department
and we are currently conducting an Experimental Research entitled: SERPENTINA (ANDROGRAPHIS
PANICULATA) LEAVES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TEA LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL., as a
requirement for the completion of Senior High School. In line with this, you are chosen as one among the
respondents for the said research. May we ask your permission to participate in answering the questionnaire
honestly. Rest assured that your responses will be treated with utmost confidentiality. Thank you very much
for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,

LOVELY JOYCE ARELLANO HARA JANE TOBIAS SHERYLL LEIGH PASCUA
GLAIZA TALBO GREG YVES MEDURA JULIANA ALEXIE ARIOLA
Researchers Noted by:
IRENE D. RASOS SAMANTA MAE TAJON FRANCISCO CABANG JR.
Work Immersion Coordinator Work Immersion Teacher Work Immersion Teacher
SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME
CONSENT FORM FOR OBSERVATION:
I, ________________________, will give my permission to obtain and to drink the powdered serpentina tea.
I hereby granted to proceed the said testing treatment in your project and I assure that this testing will have
no relation to any of the possible side effects.
____________________
Signature
____________________
Witness

____________________
Date

Result and Discussion

The collected data is summarized in this chapter. Data collected through survey questionnaires and
observation, on the other hand, is presented in the form of a table with a brief discussion or explanation.
Here are the written results of the survey.
100% of the respondents have history of taking Serpentina as their medicine. This result is very
promising since the study seeks for the respondents that have experience in taking Serpentina.
100% of the respondents are adults. This proves that mostly of the with diabetes are adults.
Table 1: Age profile of the Respondents

Category Frequency
0-17 yrs. old 2
18-24 yrs. old
25-34 yrs. old
35-44 yrs. old
45-54yrs. old 2
55-64yrs. old 2
65-74yrs. old 2
75 yrs. old and above 2
N=10
Table 1 shows the age of the diabetic residents of Sta. Teresita Cagayan who had agreed to be respondents our
study entitled SERPENTINA (ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA) LEAVES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TEA
LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL. It clearly shown from the table above that mostly of the respondents
ranges both on 45 to 75 years old with the frequency of 8. This means that the respondents of our study are adults .
Table 2: Gender profile of the Respondents

Category Frequency
Female 6
Male 4
N=10

Table 2 shows the gender of the respondents. It is shown in the table that female respondents were the highest with 6
while the male respondents is lower with 4. This implies that female comprises the greater among the respondents.
Table 3: Marital Status

Category Frequency
Single 2
Married 6
Widowed 2
Separated
N=10
Table 3 shows the Marital Status of the respondents. It is shown in the table that mostly are married with the
frequency of 6 out of 10.This implies that mostly are living with their partner.
Table 4: In a day, how many times do you drink Serpentina extract?

Category Frequency
1 times a day 2
2 times a day 5
3 times a day 3
N=10
Table 4 shows how many times the respondents takes Serpentina in a day. It is shown in the table above that
they are different, mostly are taking 2 times a day with the frequency of 5 and the 2 are taking one times a day and 3
on 3 times a day. Which means that they have different ways to control their blood sugar level.
Table 5: When you first started taking Serpentina extract, how long did it take for it to start working?
Category Frequency
Less than a week 9
More than a week 1
More than two weeks
Continuous
N=10
Table 4 shows how long does it take for the Serpentina to start working. The table above clearly
shown that 9 of the respondents answers less than a week and the rest which is 1 answers more than a week.,
In which mostly finds the Serpentina effective in short period of time.

Table 6: When were you first diagnosed with diabetes?

Category Year Age (yrs. old)
Respondent 1 2022 52
Tester 1 2015 52
Tester 2 2022 14
Tester 3 2021 50
Tester 4 2022 18
Tester 5 2017 60
Table 5 shows when did the respondents diagnosed with diabetes, the table shows that 3 of respondents
diagnosed in the year 2022, the other 3 respondents are diagnosed in the year 2021 the other 1 is diagnosed in the year
2015, 1 is diagnosed in the year 2017 while the other one was diagnosed in the 1990 which means she suffers from
diabetic for almost 32 years now. This data shows that mostly are new.
Guide questions
Agree Disagree
I find Serpentina leaves accessible in

our area.
90% 10%
I preferred Serpentina Leaves/ extract

compared to any commercial drugs
80% 20%
I undergo fasting before taking

Serpentina extract.
90% 10%
I set a limit on taking sweets and

processed foods.
70% 30%
I do regular physical activity to

achieve optimal blood sugar levels
80% 20%
Email IAddress: [email protected]
find Serpentina Leaves Effective in
lowering blood sugar level.
100% 0%
In conclusion to the table:

o Most of the respondents find Serpentina leaves accessible in their area
o Most of the respondents do regular physical activity to achieve their optimal blood sugar
levels.

o Most of the respondents find Serpentina leaves effective in lowering blood sugar level.
50% of the respondents answered agree in the question “I find Serpetina leaves accessible in our
area?” 50% of the respondents also answered agree in the question “I do regular physical activity to achieve
optimal blood sugar level?”
50% of the respondents answered agree in the question “I find Serpentina Leaves effective in curing
diabetes?”
To summarize the findings, Serpentina Leaves treatment testing is very effective in lowering blood sugar
level of a diabetic person. It improved the testers' blood sugar level performance. Respondents are extremely
pleased with the treatment testing procedures in terms of overall appearance, curing potential, ingredients,
and accessibility.
The study also increased the efficacy of Serpentina organic tea for the majority of those who
participated in the treatment testing. It demonstrates that this experimental study will be more beneficial to
diabetics who cannot afford expensive medication. Respondents were also motivated to improve their health
as a result of this. This result is very satisfying for us capstone researchers because we have finally created
an innovation that can help diabetics improve their blood sugar level and lifestyle. This innovative medicine
is a home-based endeavor with the goal of promoting herbal plants as medicines.
Recommendation
We, the capstone researchers highly recommended our Serpentina product which we made powdered
tea. Serpentina is a safe and effective treatment for diabetes. It helps lower the blood sugar level of a

diabetic person. We reviewed the scientific literature on the use of Serpentina and the treatment for diabetes.
With special emphasis on the plant’s role in treating diabetes. We carefully examining the medical uses of
this plant, critically examine its adverse effects on a person’s body. This Serpentina is possible to find it
around your home and you can save even more. Just drink the Serpentina Powdered tea Three times a day.
Drink little by little, until you get used to its taste. We make sure that our product Serpentina powdered tea is
safe to drink and no chemicals added. Serpentina is very effective in lowering blood sugar level.
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INDEX
Resume of the Testers
Kinali, Brgy. Simpatuyo

Sta. Teresita Cagayan

Personal Profile:
Age : 14 yrs. old
Sex : Male
Birthday : May 9, 2005
Religion : Roman Catholic
Mother’s Name : Meahmie C. Padre
Father’s Name : Edimar P. Padre
Height : 4’5 ft.
Weight : 75 kg.
Language Spoken : Iloco, Tagalog, English
Occupation : Student
Nationality : Filipino
Marital Status : Single

I hereby certify that above information is true and correct, to the best of my ability and utmost
honesty.
PRINCE ADAMS C.PADRE

Respondent
MARILYN T. TIBUC
Zone 2, Brgy. Villa
Personal Profile:

Age : 65 yrs. old
Sex : Female
Birthday : December 30,1955
Mother’s Name : Pacita Tayan
Father’s Name : Florendo Tayan
Height : 5 ft.
Weight : 42 kg.
Occupation : Housekeeping
Marital Status : Married
honesty.

MARILYN T. TIBUC
Respondent
JUANITA A. BABARAN
Zone 5, Brgy. Centro East
Personal Profile:

Age : 59 yrs. old
Sex : Female
Birthday : August 26,1962
Mother’s Name : Andrea Arellano
Father’s Name : Fabian Arellano Sr.
Height : 5’3 ft.
Weight : 50 kg.
Occupation : Housekeeping
honesty.

JUANITA A. BABARAN
Respondent
FLORENTINO G. MATEO SR.

Brgy. Centro West
Personal Profile:
Age : 68 yrs. old

Sex : Male
Birthday : January 10, 1954
Mother’s Name : Gregoria G. Mateo
Father’s Name : Jose Mateo
Height : 5’4 ft.
Weight : 73 kg.
Occupation : Farming
honesty.

FLORENTINO MATEO SR.

Respondent
JELLHI REYES
Brgy. Centro East
Personal Profile:
Age : 18 yrs. old

Sex : Female
Birthday : December 22, 2003
Mother’s Name : Wilhemar B. Reyes
Father’s Name : Jonald Reyes
Height : 145 cm.
Weight : 71 Kg.
Occupation : Student
Marital Status : Single
honesty.

JELLHI REYES
Respondent
Survey
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Respondent 4

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Republic of the Philippines

SERPENTINA (ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA)

LEAVES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TEA LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

Presented to the Faculty of the Senior High School

Sta. Teresita National High School

Sta. Teresita, Cagayan

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Academic Track;

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics K-12 Curriculum

Lovely Joyce P. Arellano

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

and help to this 10 weeks of our work immersion.

thankful for the help of the success of our work immersion.

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

during this period.

guidance in realization of this work.

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

TITLE PAGE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- i

TABLE OF CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------------------iv-v

Chapter i INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------1

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY ---------------------------------1.1

PURPOSE STATEMENT --------------------------------------------2

Chapter ii LITERATURE REVIEW ----------------------------------------------3-4

Chapter iii MATERIALS AND METHOD --------------------------------------5-6

RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY --------------------------------5.2

RESEARCH LOCALE -----------------------------------------------5.3

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE ------------------------------6.1

ETHICAL ISSUES ---------------------------------------------------7-8

Chapter iv RESULT AND DISCUSSION ---------------------------------------9-12

Chapter v CONCLUSION ----------------------------------------------------------13

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

Chapter vi REFERENCES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15

INDEX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-31

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in lowering their blood sugar levels.

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

Specifically, this study shall seek answers to the following questions:

2.How effective Serpentina tea in lowering blood sugar level?

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

twenty-four (24) hours post treatment at 0.05 level of significance.

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

Respondents of the Study

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

the academic year 2021-2022.

Data Gathering Procedure

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

CONSENT FORM FOR FACE-TO-FACE SURVEY:

April 18, 2022

and we are currently conducting an Experimental Research entitled: SERPENTINA (ANDROGRAPHIS

PANICULATA) LEAVES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TEA LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL., as a

for your cooperation.

Very truly yours,

Address: Madrid St., Centro East, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan 3512

LOVELY JOYCE ARELLANO HARA JANE TOBIAS SHERYLL LEIGH PASCUA

GLAIZA TALBO GREG YVES MEDURA JULIANA ALEXIE ARIOLA

Researchers Noted by:

IRENE D. RASOS SAMANTA MAE TAJON FRANCISCO CABANG JR.

Work Immersion Coordinator Work Immersion Teacher Work Immersion Teacher