EFFECTIVENESS OF ONION
EXTRACT AS AN ANTIBIOTIC
Research Proposal
11/3/2014
PROPONENT: Villar, Carl Jacob C.
Project Cost
Project cost
Materials - 40%
Testing - 50%
Transporation- 10%
I.
Introduction
A. Statement of the Problem
General Problem:
This study seeks the possibility of using Onion extract as an antibiotic.
Sub-Problems:
1. What components does an onion have that it can be an effective
antibiotic?
2. Is there any significant difference between Onion extract and the
commercialized antibiotic?
B. Significance of the Study
Many people will surely benefit from this project not only because it
is cheaper than the commercial one but also the risk of side effects is
lower. Big production of these products will enable Filipinos to
lessen their expenses with regards to antibiotics.
C. Scope and Limitations
This project focused only on developing the extract of Onion as an
antibiotic. Tests will be conducted using the Onion extract product to
prove that this will be an effective antibiotic. Only guinea pigs will be
used to prove this product.
D. Objectives
General Objective: This study aims to find out if the prepared
product/onion extract is an effective antibiotic
Specific Objective: This study aims to find out if there is a significant
difference between the effects of the onion extract/prepared
product and the commercialized product.
E. Review of Related Literature
Onions (Allium Cepa) not only provide flavor, they also provide
important nutrients and health-promoting phytochemicals, , most of
which are hydrocarbons and their derivatives. These include:
Dipropyl disulphide (which is used as a flavour compound), Allicin
(which has antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antibiotic and
antithrombotic activities), diathyl sulphide (which is of insecticidal
property), Dimethyl disulphide (which is used as a gas odorant and in
chemical synthesis), Mercaptopropane or propylmercaptan (which is
used as flavour compound). Onions also contain quercetin, a
flavonoid (one category of antioxidant compounds). Antioxidants are
compounds that help delay or slow the oxidative damage to cells and
tissue of the body. Studies have indicated that quercetin helps to
eliminate free radicals in the body, to inhibit low-density lipoprotein
oxidation (an important reaction in the atherosclerosis and coronary
heart disease), to protect and regenerate vitamin E (a powerful
antioxidant), and to inactivate the harmful effects of chelate metal
ions. ("Onion Health Research." All About Onions. N.p., n.d. Web. 02
Nov. 2014.)
Antibiotics are a group of medicines that are used to treat infections
caused by bacteria and certain parasites. They are sometimes called
antibacterial. Antibiotics can be taken by mouth as liquids, tablets,
capsules or by injection. ("Antibiotics. Side Effects & Types of
Antibiotics | [Link]."[Link]. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Nov.
2014.)
II. Methodology
A. Experimental Design Diagram:
Title: Effectiveness of Onion Extract as an Antibiotic
Hypothesis: There will be a significant difference between the effects of the
prepared product/onion extract and the commercialized product
IV: Amount of Antibiotic
Onion Extract/Prepared Product
None
3
15ml 25ml
3
3
35ml
3
Commercialized antibiotic
1 tablet
3
DV: Recovery rate of guinea pigs
Control Variable: Age of Guinea Pigs, Type of Guinea Pigs, and Condition of
the environment (Temperature, Food, and Containment Unit)
B. General Procedure
The extract of onion can get by chopping it into smaller pieces. Then, place the
water and cloves of onion in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Remove the pan
from the heat. Stir in the honey and lemon juice. Lastly, strain into a warmed
teapot. Sip half a cup three times a day. You may drink it hot or cold. Refrigerate
the remaining tea.
C. Data Gathering
Equipments will be needed to know the effect to the guinea
pigs.
D. Duration of Schedule of Activities
1st week
1st trial
2nd week
2nd trial
3rd week
3rd trial
III.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
("Onion Health Research." All About Onions. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Nov. 2014.)
("Antibiotics. Side Effects & Types of Antibiotics | [Link]."[Link].
N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Nov. 2014.)
("Five Research-proven Reasons Why Onion Is a Powerful Secret
Superfood." NaturalNews. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Nov. 2014.)
(Chanprapaph, Kumutnart, Somsak Tanrattanakorn, Penpun Wattanakrai, Pranee
Wongkitisophon, and Vasanop Vachiramon. "Effectiveness of Onion Extract Gel
on Surgical Scars in Asians." Dermatology Research and Practice 2012 (2012): 16. Web.)
