Chapter II
Chapter II
Review of Related Literature and Studies A mosquito coil is a mosquito repelling incense, usually shaped into a spiral, and typically made from a dried paste of pyrethrum powder. The coil is usually held at the center of the spiral, suspending it in the air, or wedged by two pieces of fireproof nettings to allow continuous smouldering. Burning usually begins at the outer end of the spiral and progresses slowly toward the centre of the spiral, producing a mosquito-repellent smoke. A typical mosquito coil can measure around 15 cm in diameter and lasts around 8 hours. Mosquito coils are widely used in Asia, Africa, South America and Australia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito_coil) Lanzones (Lansium domesticum) is highly complex and varied fruit. In the Philippines, the term Lanzones covers all type or groups belonging to the species Lansium such as Paete, Camiguin, Jolo, Duku and Longkong. Lanzones are generally grown for fruits. The fruits contains 68% edible portion consisting of, per 100 gram of edible portion, water, 84 g; carbohydrates with the little of protein and fat, 14.2 g; fiber, 0.8 g; ash, 0.6 g; Calcium (Ca), 19 mg; Potassium (K), 275 mg. It also contains vitamin B1, B2 and a little of vitamin C. The sturdy wood is also used for house posts, tool handles and furniture’s. The dried peels are burned to drive the mosquitoes away. The bark is used against dysentery and malaria. (http://www.bar.gov.ph/agfishtech-home/crops/205-fruit-crops/1259-lanzones) Lanzones a natural antioxidant for its carotene content which helps in protecting cells from free radicals, associated with numerous medical disorders. It is rich in vitamins Vitamins A, B1 or thiamine and B2 or Riboflavin. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin including retinol carotenoids, which helps in keeping healthy and softer skin, stronger teeth. Vitamin B1 or thiamine helps in breaking down of sugar in the body. On other hand, Riboflavin helps the body release energy from
Review of Related Literature and Studies A mosquito coil is a mosquito repelling incense, usually shaped into a spiral, and typically made from a dried paste of pyrethrum powder. The coil is usually held at the center of the spiral, suspending it in the air, or wedged by two pieces of fireproof nettings to allow continuous smouldering. Burning usually begins at the outer end of the spiral and progresses slowly toward the centre of the spiral, producing a mosquito-repellent smoke. A typical mosquito coil can measure around 15 cm in diameter and lasts around 8 hours. Mosquito coils are widely used in Asia, Africa, South America and Australia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito_coil) Lanzones (Lansium domesticum) is highly complex and varied fruit. In the Philippines, the term Lanzones covers all type or groups belonging to the species Lansium such as Paete, Camiguin, Jolo, Duku and Longkong. Lanzones are generally grown for fruits. The fruits contains 68% edible portion consisting of, per 100 gram of edible portion, water, 84 g; carbohydrates with the little of protein and fat, 14.2 g; fiber, 0.8 g; ash, 0.6 g; Calcium (Ca), 19 mg; Potassium (K), 275 mg. It also contains vitamin B1, B2 and a little of vitamin C. The sturdy wood is also used for house posts, tool handles and furniture’s. The dried peels are burned to drive the mosquitoes away. The bark is used against dysentery and malaria. (http://www.bar.gov.ph/agfishtech-home/crops/205-fruit-crops/1259-lanzones) Lanzones a natural antioxidant for its carotene content which helps in protecting cells from free radicals, associated with numerous medical disorders. It is rich in vitamins Vitamins A, B1 or thiamine and B2 or Riboflavin. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin including retinol carotenoids, which helps in keeping healthy and softer skin, stronger teeth. Vitamin B1 or thiamine helps in breaking down of sugar in the body. On other hand, Riboflavin helps the body release energy from