CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study Aloe vera (Aloe vera) or in common sabila, is a short-stemmed herb propagated for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Many believe that all the parts of an aloe vera can cure different illnesses. It is widely use for its medicinal content. It is also widely use as hair wash to prevent falling hair and baldness. Bromodosis (smelly feet) is one of the problems of the office workers and also students. It is a common problem caused by build-up of sweat. Human feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body. Shoes and socks can prevent sweat from evaporating or being absorbed, which attracts bacteria. This bacteria cause sweat to smell bad, leading to Bromodosis. There are many factors that cause Bromodosis. Shoes and socks made from synthetic materials increase the amount of sweat an individual produce and do not allow it to evaporate or be absorbed, so the feet stays wet. Another factor is hygiene, infrequent washing of the feet and not changing socks at least once a day can allo bacteria to thrive, contributing to foot odor. Stress can also be a factor. The researcher conducts this study in order to produce an alternative cure for Bromodosis which is convient and cheaper than other commercial foot products. The researcher also wants to know if, with the use of aloe vera, is it possible to treat smelly feet. And the researcher wants to discover other medicinal property that Aloe vera have.

Statement of the Problem
a. Is Aloe vera an effective cure in treating Bromodosis (smelly feet)?
b. Is Aloe vera has no significant difference when compared to commercial foot products in treating Bromodosis (smelly feet)?
Hypothesis
a. Aloe vera can be a treatment for Bromodosis (smelly feet).
b. There is no significant difference between Aloe vera extract and commercial foot products in curing Bromodosis (smelly feet).
Significance of the Study This study wants to develop inexpensive and effective treatment for Bromodosis (smelly feet) that will benefit, if this proposal will be successful, those who work at offices and also those who go to schools. For example, students, this people usually wear shoes. Almost all students can’t avoid having smelly feet/Bromodosis because some schools are requiring all their students to wear shoes. So if this research will be successful then, it will be easy to cure/treat Bromodosis and one more thing, it is more convenient and cheaper than commercial foot product. In addition, the students especially on their studies, this study can also be a bases/reference for other students that will conduct their Science Investigatory Project (SIPs). Another example is, other researchers’ that finding sources for their RRL, if this study is somewhat connected to their research proposal then it can also be a good source for them. Office workers, we can’t kept the truth that all office workers are required to wear shoes all day long, so it’s hard to avoid having smelly feet. This research will help them cure their smelly feet in an alternative way without spending money and of course not using commercial products that contain chemicals. Last example is, when you’re a business man and you plan to produce or sell products, this study can be a source of income/profit because as the researcher said a while ago it is convenient and cheap so no need for bigger capital to start a business.
Scope and Limitations This research will only focus on the procedures in treating Bromodosis using only one variable which is the Aloe vera plant. The materials that this research will be using will be gathered at researcher’s residence. This research needs to have a laboratory test which is phytochemical analysis, and other procedures/methods will be done at researcher’s house. There will be at least 3 respondents that have smelly feet who will test the effectiveness of Aloe Vera extract in the said research.
Definition of Terms
a. Aloe Vera - Aloe vera (Aloe vera) or in common sabila, is a short-stemmed herb propagated for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Many believe that all the parts of an aloe vera can cure different illnesses. It is widely use for its medicinal content. It is also widely use as hair wash to prevent falling hair and baldness.
b. Bromodosis –also known as smelly feet caused by bacteria that causes sweat to smell bad.
c. Phytochemical Analysis- is devoted to the publication of original articles on the utilization of analytical methodology in the plant sciences. The spectrum of coverage is broad encompassing methods and techniques relevant to the extraction separation purification identification and qualification of substances in plant biochemistry plant cellular molecular biology plant biotechnology the food sciences agriculture and horticulture. The Journal welcomes papers on the analysis of whole plants (including bacteria and algae) plant cells tissues and organs plant-derived extracts and plant products (including those which have been partially or completely refined for use in the food agrochemical pharmaceutical and related industries.) All forms of physical chemical biochemical spectroscopic radiometric electrometric and chromatographic investigations of plant products (monomeric species as well as polymeric molecules such as nucleic acids proteins lipids and carbohydrates) will be included. Phytochemical Analysis is intended to serve as a major resource for information on analytical and instrumental methodology in the plant sciences. Review articles will be published and they will set out to explain the fundamental basis of a specified methodology together with its applications placing special emphasis on the particular importance and likely potential in the fild of plant analysis. It is intended to provide also for a number of rapid (i.e. accelerated) communications where special conditions of timeliness or significance can be demonstrated.
d. Extraction process –are way to separate a desired substance when it is mixed with others. The mixture is brought into contact with a solvent in which the substance of interest is soluble, but the other substances present are insoluble.

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Aloe Vera Gel Research Review
An overview of its clinical uses and proposed mechanisms of action
By Oliver Grundmann, BPharm,ms,PHD
Abstract
Aloe vera, commonly known as Barbados or Curaçao Aloe, is an herbal medicine with a long tradition of use by a variety of cultures. The succulent plant grows in arid and subtropical climates and is best known for 2 distinct preparations: the clear mucilaginous gel that is widely used for the treatment of minor burns, especially sunburns, and the thick sap of the leaves that turns yellow-brown and has strong laxative effects that caution its use. The traditional uses of the clear mucilaginous gel are manifold, ranging from topical applications to reduce perspiration to oral dosing for diabetes and a range of gastrointestinal ailments. The efficacy of aloe vera gel to treat burn wounds, genital herpes, and seborrhea dermatitis have been shown in clinical trials, but other indications such as psoriasis or internal application for the treatment of type 2 diabetes remain inconclusive. The main limitation of the current clinical knowledge about aloe vera gel is small clinical studies that often lack rigorous methodology. Several clinical trials are being conducted to further evaluate the use of aloe vera gel for a variety of disorders, as well as to further confirm traditional uses of the plant extract. http://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2012-09/aloe-vera-gel-research-review Tea Tree Oil a Cure for Smelly Feet? Studies on Odor, Athletes Foot, and Toenail Fungus
January 27, 2014Natural cures tea tree oil
The medical term for foot odor is bromodosis and it is a year-round problem caused by two things: sweat combined with bacteria, and the growth of fungus.
When feet sweat, moisture is trapped in shoes which gives rise to odor causing bacteria and create the perfect conditions in which fungus thrive.
Shoes are then stored in dark closets and under beds and unless the shoes are fully dried by the time they are worn again, bacteria and fungus continue to grow causing the shoes – and the feet – to smell.
Pregnant women and teenagers are most prone to foot odor because heightened hormones produce more sweat, but anyone can suffer.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, people who work on their feet all day, who are stressed or anxious, or those who suffer from a condition called hyperhidrosis (increased sweat in the feet) are all prone to bouts of bromodosis.
In order to treat foot odor, the most common natural remedies include keeping feet – and shoes – dry with frequent changes of socks, adequate shoe-drying time, and foot baths.
But these treatments will not halt the growth of fungus. Warm, damp foot conditions can also promote conditions like athlete’s foot and fungal growth in the bed of the toenail.
For this type of foot odor, a more aggressive treatment is required.
Natural Treatment with Tea Tree Oil
The Aboriginal People of Australia have known about the medicinal benefits of tea trea oil for several millennia.
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has well documented antibacterial and astringent properties and is useful in treating a number of skin conditions including abrasions, insect bites, stings, and boils.
But can you treat foot odor with tea tree oil?
There is no well-designed scientific research confirming its effectiveness. Small scale clinical studies have had positive results for treating athlete’s foot and nail fungus but whether it’s an effective cure for smelly feet remains unclear.
Tea tree oil is an excellent anti-fungal agent and clinical trials have demonstrated its effectiveness in treating both athlete’s foot and fungal nail infections.
Clinical research shows it is an effective cure for
 Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
 Fungus infections of the nails (onychomycosis)
100% solutions of tea tree oil are recommended here since lower concentrations don’t appear to be as effective as medications such as clotrimazole or terbinafine.
In one double-blind randomized trial published in the Journal of Family Practice, onychomycosis patients either received a twice daily application of 1% clotrimazole or a 100% solution of tea tree oil.
Onychomycosis is a nail condition caused by a fungus. After six months both groups were tested again and had similar rates of recovery. Three months later, they had similar rates of relapse.
In another study published in the journal Tropical Medicine & International Health, patients were given either a cream containing 2% butenafine hydrochloride and 5%Melaleuca alternifolia oil (tea tree oil) or a placebo.
After 16 weeks, 80% of patients treated with the cream were cured compared to none of the placebo patients.
“The chemicals in tea tree oil may kill bacteria and fungus, and reduce allergic skin reactions.” –WebMD
If The Shoe Fits, Clean It
While the science is looking quite favorable and evidence exists that you can treat foot odor with tea tree oil, there are some side-effects with it’s use, typically mild skin irritation.
Nor have the effects of tea tree oil been fully studied in pregnant women and children, so some caution with these groups is appropriate.
And it must be noted that an ounce of prevention goes a long way. Athlete’s foot is quite common in the warm, moist environs of gyms and swimming pools and proper foot hygiene is a must. Wearing flip flops or other footwear in gyms and public swimming pools, keeping feet (and shoes) clean and dry, wearing the right socks, and replacing old footwear that may have been contaminated by a previous fungal infection are all good preventive strategies.
How to Extract, Use and Store Aloe Vera Gel
Today it has been my lucky day. I was walking my dog and passing by a skip full to the brim of garden cuttings, In the pile I noticed two huge plants that looked just like my little potted Aloe Vera plant, only on a much bigger scale. I broke a leaf from this succulent plant and it did indeed had the same odorless gooey mucilage as my Aloe Vera plant at home.
Unfortunately, the plants have been cut at ground level so … no roots. I returned later with a sharp knife and a plastic bag. I cut about 20 big Aloe Vera leaves and took them home. I simply couldn’t face to let these beauties end up in the composting pile along with other weeds and garden overgrowth.
Back in my kitchen, although I regularly cut a bit of leaf from my Aloe and use the freshly squeezed healing gel instead of hair gel, face serum, or for soothing mosquitoes bites and other skin problems, I had no idea what I can do with so many Aloe leaves and how to make them last longer.

CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Research Design The study adopted the experimental research where a certain variable is controlled and manipulated. This concludes that Aloe Vera can be an alternative cure for Bromodosis.
Flow Chart of the Research Design

Materials and Methods 250 grams of Aloe Vera was gathered at the researcher’s residence. The Aloe Vera that was gathered was extracted by a rolling pin and a chopping board. The researcher also used 2 bowls and a tablespoon to separate the extracted juice of the Aloe Vera and its main skin. For the packaging of the product, the researcher used medicine bottle that has no medicine content already.
Procedures
First and for most the researcher gathered all the materials needed. The researcher first gathered the main variable which the Aloe Vera in their residence. After getting the Aloe Vera, the researcher then used a weighing scale to get the exact amount of the Aloe Vera needed which is 250 grams. After the researcher gets the exact amount of the variable needed, the researcher washed the Aloe Vera 3 times to avoid impurities and to cleanse the dirt that were on the Aloe Vera stems. The researcher let the Aloe Vera dry for some minutes after washing it. When the Aloe Vera was already dry, the researcher then starts the extraction, but before that, let the researcher first get her materials that she needs for the extraction. 2 bowls, one tablespoon, one chopping board, one rolling pin and of course the stems of Aloe Vera. After getting all the materials needed the researcher start the extraction. She used the 2 bowls to separate the extracted juice of the Aloe Vera and its flesh. So after separating the juice from its main skin, the researcher set aside the main skins of the Aloe Vera. The researcher used a funnel to transfer the extract of the Aloe Vera from the bowl going to the recycled medicine bottle. After transferring the extract, the researcher then get the skin of the Aloe Vera that was then set aside for sun drying. The researcher sundry the main fleshes of Aloe Vera in their roof. After 1 hour the researcher get the dried fleshes of the Aloe Vera and pulverize it using the mortar and pestle. The pulverized fleshes are mixed up with the extract to form the product.
Table 1. This table will be the basis, where you can see the interpretation of data in Anova Testing

INTERPRETATION
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Effective
Strongly Effective

SCALE
1
2
3
4