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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Things will never be possible as the researchers have hoped for
without our Almighty God who has always been the source of strength,
wisdom, knowledge, joy, peace and guidance.
For the assistance, encouragements, instructions and prayers extended
for this study, the researchers wish to extend their sincerest appreciation and
thanks to the following:
To our family and friends for always being there to support and help
us financially, morally and emotionally.
To Maam Jonalyn S. Esco, research adviser, for her patience and
extraordinary guidance.
To Mr. Glenn Ryan I. Palao-ay, Maam Marilyn B. Toledo, and
Maam Edna A. Chua, for being more than a panelist of the study.
To Maam Mary Rose B. Catapang, for her unending patience and
lesson shared to us.




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Title page. i
Approval Sheet ii
Undergraduate iii
Acknowledgement.. iv
Table of contents..... v
List of figures....... vii
List of tables. viii
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study 1
Theoretical Framework. 5
Paradigm of the study 8
Statement of the problem.. 10
Hypotheses of the study 10
Significance of the study.. 10
Scope and delimitation of the study. 11
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Common colds 12
Antibiotics and anti-viral 14
Vitamins C... 14
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Traditional Medicine.. 16
Watercress (NasturiumOfficinale). 17
Preparation and Amount 20
Phytochemical components of watercress 21
Ascorbic Acid.. 23
METHODOLOGY
Research design and treatments..... 25
Population and Locale of the Study... 25
Data collection instrument..... 27
Data collection procedure. 27
Preparation of Nasturium officinale.. 28
Preparation of control treatment.... 29
Application of Treatment... 29
Statistical treatment... 33
LITERATURE CITED 35
APPENDICES
Letter of Communication.. 39
Data Gathering Instrument 43
SUMMARY OF CORRECTIONS 44
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.. 49


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure no. Title
Page
1 Diagram of Virginia Henderson's Metaparadigms. 6
2 Paradigm of the study 9
3 Pathogenesis of symptoms attributable to the common colds. 13
4 Watercress. 18
5 Comparison of Watercress in Vitamin C Content... 19
5 Experimental Design. 26
6 Flow chart on the analysis and data gathering 31
7 Experimental Layout.. 32











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LIST OF TABLES

Table no. Title
Page
1 Ratio of watercress concentrate (mL) and distilled water (mL)... 29