Year of Productive Diversification and Strengthening of Education

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION N° 30501

THE MANTARO - JAUJA

25th School Fair of Science and Technology "EUREKA 2015"

TÍTULO:

The Miracle Plant Cuturrumaza and its Derivatives

WORK TEAM:
Girls and Boys of 5th Grade, Section 'Unique'

EXHIBITORS
Nombre: Sandra PALACIOS CASAS
Home address: Av. 28 de Julio S/N
Phone: 064-502189
Email address:sandrita_05@[Link]

Nombre: Leticia Diabeli FIGUEROA VILLAGARAY

Home address: Av. Chaupimarca
Cell: 98170671
Dirección electrónica: diabeli-2005@[Link]

ADVISOR:
Candelaria BOZA TAYPE
 SCIENTIFIC SUMMARY

La Cuturrumaza is a plant in danger of extinction, found on the banks of

the streams, ditches, and in secluded places.

In recent times, researchers from all over the world have been studying their
useful properties for food, health, and as a forage supplement.

In the Andean Peru, and especially in the Sierra, the use of plants is common.
native and exotic in popular medicine, whose uses and customs are still
notably influenced by pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions, through
people dedicated to the art of healing using a whole variety of natural plants
prepared in various shapes, colors, and flavors.

The following active principles have been identified in Cuturrumaza: saponins (are
steroid glycosides, called so for their properties similar to those of soap:
each molecule is composed of a lipid-soluble element (the steroid) and a
water-soluble element (sugar), and they form a foam when shaken in
water.), flavonoids (have gained public notoriety due to their biological activity
in man, who consumes them with vegetables. Flavonoids have properties
highly valued in medicine, such as antimicrobials, anticancer agents, reduction of
risk of heart diseases, among other effects), tannins (also have,
astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Being able to dry and reduce inflammation the
mucosa of the intestinal tract, are very effective in the treatment of diarrhea.
the same astringent activity and the vasoconstriction they produce help to the
blood coagulation -local antihemorrhagic action-. They are also beneficial in the
treatment of hemorrhoids.

Palabras clave: Plantas en peligro de extinción; medicina natural, medio ambiente.

I.TÍTULO:
The Miraculous Plant of Cuturrumaza and Its Derivatives

1.1 WORK TEAM:

Fifth grade students from section 'Unique' of I.E. N° 30501

1.2 KEYWORDS:
Endangered, farming spaces, environmental awareness.

II. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM TO BE INVESTIGATED:

The I.E. N° 30501, aware of its mission to protect the biodiversity of the district of
El Mantaro has designed the project to preserve endangered plants.
extinction, among them is the Cuturrumaza, which is found almost exclusively in
the place La Tranquilla.

2.1 OBJECTIVES:

2.1.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Raise community awareness for the care and preservation of plants
endangered through campaigns promoted by the
students of I.E. N° 30501.

2.1.2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Assess the Cuturrumaza as a medicinal plant.
Prepare derivatives of Cuturrumaza for food and health.
Promote the active participation of students, parents and
teachers of the Educational Institution, to preserve in their ecosystem
endangered plants.

III. JUSTIFICATION OF THE RESEARCH

Developing this type of projects in the I.E. will always be necessary, even more so
when the students' education is considered as a basis for change
positive attitudes towards environmental care.

Therefore, it is important to incorporate innovative methodological strategies.

that students can research and conduct experiments using a
natural and living laboratory, while allowing to enhance development of
attitudes and values that lead to more committed behaviors towards the
conservation of their environment, valuing the richness of diverse plants
among which there are some endangered species, organizing research
jointly planned with the students and developing activities
integrated into all areas that comprise the curriculum of primary EBR.

3.1 IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH

The importance of this research lies in raising awareness and change
of attitude, assuming responsibilities both of the students and of the
 mothers, fathers of the family and other members of the El Mantaro community
regarding the problems caused by the neglect of biodiversity, what
includes wild plants that have medicinal properties.

For more than 2,000 years, the inhabitants located in the mountains of Peru have been
using medicinal plants to achieve excellent health and not being
they know common diseases of the cities that require treatment
adequate. The special geographic location of Peru makes it have one of the
richest floras in the world. To the species existing in Peruvian territory
Since ancient times, those that were introduced by the
Europeans during the conquest who quickly acclimated thanks to
the various microclimates existing in our territory.

3.2 BENEFICIARY POPULATION

-Los beneficiarios serán 150 estudiantes de la I.E. N° 30501
-01 executive staff.
-09 teachers
-01 service personnel
-230 mothers and fathers.

3.3 BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM

a) International
Confirmation of the occurrence of Rumex cuneifolius Campd. (Polygonaceae)
in Brazil.
Confirmation of occurrence of Rumex cuneifolius Campd. (Polygonaceae)
in Brazil
Francisco José Machado Caporal; Adriana Guglieri-Caporal; Efigenia of
Melo.
Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Center for Sciences
Biological and Health Sciences, Botany Laboratory, University City,
P.O. Box 549, 79070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
State University of Feira de Santana, Department of Sciences
Biological Sciences, Plant Taxonomy Laboratory, University Campus, BR
116 Norte, km 3, Caixa Postal 294, 44031-460 Feira de Santana, BA, Brasil

ABSTRACT
Rumex cuneifolius is native to Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and
Uruguay, and it was introduced in North America, Europe, and Australia, due to
its potential as a medicinal plant and edible qualities and how
forage. The species was cited by São Paulo in the flora Brasiliensis, but not
there is evidence in the herbaria of that state. Its appearance in Brazil was
recently confirmed in Rio Grande do Sul, based on a population
that is located in the rural area of Canguçu. For this work, the
review of the literature and regional herbariums, collection of samples,
We observed populations in the field and studied the external morphology of R.
cuneifolius. The species is recognized by its obovate-lanceolate leaves,
inflorescences without leafy bracts and fruits with margins on the valves
 whole and well-developed callus oblong in the three wings. In Rio Grande do
It is produced in ruderal areas.

b) National
The scientific research work presented by the Private University
Norbert Wiener at the International Winter Scientific Meeting
ECI2011i 'Neantro Saavedra Rivano' Lima, August 02 - 05, 2011:
Phytochemical study and healing effect of Rumex Cuneifolius Campdera
“Cuturrumaza”. Autoras: Grilda Vásquez Solís, Juana Elvira Chávez
Flowers.

c) Regional

No results are shown because Cuturrumaza is a wild plant.

whose multiple medicinal properties are currently under full study.

IV. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

In the Andean Peru, and especially in the Sierra, the use of plants is common
native and exotic in folk medicine, whose uses and customs are still
notably influenced by pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions. The collection
Indigenous empirical knowledge was added to what the Europeans had about their own plants.
healing and were progressively introduced in America (Arenas, 1981;
Seggiaro, 1969).
This has led to an active trade, which has increased in the
recent times especially due to the deterioration in conditions
socioeconomic conditions of large sectors of the population (who cannot access the
official medicine) and, to a lesser extent, a marked tendency towards the use of
natural origin medications.
However, many of these plants -especially the natives- are still
poorly known from botanical, phytochemical and
pharmacological, with numerous cases of substitution having also been detected and
adulteration of official drugs (that is, those codified in the Pharmacopoeia)
Peruvian National), and incorrect identification of unofficial drugs. All of this
it implies a potential risk for the consumer of herbal medicines, risk
what can only be evaded with the complete knowledge of identity
botany, the chemical composition and pharmacodynamics of each of the plants.

4.1 THE CUTURRUMAZA

It is a wild plant native to Peru, whose scientific name is Rumex.
Cuneifolius Campdera

4.2 DESCRIPTION
♣ Morphology: The cuturrumaza is a perennial herb.
♣ Root: Very long horizontal rhizome.
♣ Stem: Ascending or erect ridges.
♣ Leaves: Basal, petioled, linear-lanceolate to oval, with edges
sinuadas.
♣ Inflorescence: Spike in the form of a head.
 ♣ Flowers: Very small.
♣ Fruit: Capsule.

4.3 HABITAT
Wet soils of the puna. Permanent of high-altitude bofedales.

4.4 USES
a) For feeding
For humans, the leaves are prepared in salads and for animals
serves as forage.

b) Medicinal plant:
In a phytochemical study of the Cuturrumaza 'Rumex Cuneifolius Campdera'
it has been used for the preparation of a "scarring gel based on an extract
aqueous-ethanolic". In this project, the following principles were identified.
active ingredients: saponins, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, and alkaloids. It was developed
in addition, a healing gel based on an extract that contained tannins.

4.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A study visit was planned to the site 'La Tranquilla' to get to know
the habitat of the Cuturrumaza and study everything related to that plant,
previously checking with some people known for using herbs
natural in their daily activities.
The following activities were carried out in the project:
• Collection of information to prepare the project.
• Selection of the materials to be used.
• Preparation of materials (statistical data, newspaper clippings,
photos, possible interviews, etc.)
• Cleaning and preparation of the land.
Possibilities of domestic cultivation:
• Selection of plants and vegetables
• Sowing of plants and vegetables
• Installation of the gardens.
• Adaptation of the irrigation system according to the space
• Development of a irrigation and care schedule
• Possibility of conducting a survey with a sample of 75 students to
to diagnose the level of environmental awareness they have and the treatment
statistical data obtained.
• Raising awareness among students for the preservation of the environment
through talks.

V. SCOPE OF THE RESEARCH

5.1 FORMULATION OF HYPOTHESES

The search for information about endangered plants in our
community (including Cuturrumaza) will help develop awareness
environmental among the students of I.E. N° 30501.
5.2 DEFINITION OF VARIABLES

5.2.1 INDEPENDENT VARIABLE:

The Cuturrumaza and its derivatives

5.2.2 DEPENDENT VARIABLE:

Environmental awareness

5.3 MATERIALS AND METHODS

5.3.1 MATERIALS

The information obtained comes from the following sources: 1) markets

locales, such as herbal shops, pharmacies, herbalists, vendors
street vendors and popular fairs; 2) personal interviews with experts
and/or 'healers', conducting semi-structured interviews, identifying and
documenting in the presence of the interviewee the material used; 3)
domestic folkloric references on uses and applications in the
traditional medicine; 4) labels of herbarium specimens; 5)
direct observations in the field and in the office and 6) consultation of various
bibliographic sources with which the references have been compared
obtained.

Simultaneously with the obtaining of the aforementioned references, the

Plants have been documented through the preparation of specimens.
of the herbarium (or the obtaining of herbal samples, in its case). The
identification has been carried out using classic methods of the
Botany.

The degree of knowledge of actions, uses, and applications is variable.

the plants among the various herb vendors; some of them
are associated with the treatment of a defined disease, while
which are also used for the relief of many ailments.

Most of them are managed once dried, while the

fresh consumption is only carried out in the vicinity of places
collection. The cultivation of native plants is almost nonexistent, except in the
small gardens that the "healers" and "knowledgeable ones" occasionally
they maintain.

These herbal remedies, administered as simple drugs or in

mix, are used in various pharmaceutical and popular forms,
especially infusion, decoction, and herbal teas, often sweetened with
burnt sugar or honey or, more rarely, added with ashes, milk or
oils, which would help in the release of the active ingredients; with
less frequently administered in the form of baths, foot baths,
poultices, plaster, friction, etc.
 5.3.2 METHODS
In the current research, the experimental method was used.

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The research work presents the derivatives obtained from the Cuturrumaza.

6.1 For feeding

♣ In salads
♣ Juices, with green leaves.
♣ Yogurt
♣ In purees
♣ In tortillas
♣ In mates, prepare an infusion with 30 grams of dry leaves and root in 1 liter.
of water and drink it.
♣ Cakes and Candies

6.2 To take care of health

♣ Gel.
♣ Ointment
♣ Capsules, pulverized Cuturrumaza.
♣ In poultices with crushed root and leaves to treat wounds and
external skin ailments.

6.3 For body cleaning

♣ Natural soap, made with clay and Cuturrumaza

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The research team of the present investigation has reached the following
conclusiones:
• Scientific research on the Cuturrumaza is just beginning.
starting, that's why there is not much information about it.
• From what we have observed, the population often uses the leaves applied.
externally as a rustic remedy in the treatment of blisters,
burns and scalds.
• The root contains tannin and is astringent and purifying for the blood.
• A tea made from the root has been used in the treatment of jaundice, whooping cough,
furuncles and bleeding.
• An infusion of the root has been used as a wash, especially for the
children, to treat skin rashes.
• A report says that the root has been used as a contraceptive to stop
menstruation. The root is harvested in early spring and dried for its
posterior use.
• The boiling of the root is a laxative drink, as it contains chemicals.
called anthraquinones that stimulate intestinal evacuation. It is also useful
 to clean the liver and reduce inflammation of the intestine and the kidneys. Additionally,
it has tonic, purifying, astringent, antipyretic, and diaphoretic properties.
• This plant has been used to treat a range of issues, including
constipation and diarrhea, as well as dermatitis and sexually transmitted diseases.
It is also used in cases of scurvy, skin conditions, problems
liver diseases, varicose ulcers, anemia, dermatitis, intestinal atony, etc.
• The powdered root has also been used as a mouth or tooth rinse. When
like many other plants, the Cuturrumaza contains a significant amount
of tannins. They have astringent properties that provide a benefit for
treat minor skin wounds and hemorrhoids. Sometimes it also
recommend romaza for nasal and pulmonary congestion.
• La Cuturrumaza destroys germs of the skin or mucous membranes. It contracts and hardens the
organic tissues. It promotes the healing of ulcers and wounds and, in addition, cleans from
impurities in the blood and other bodily humors.

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We as part of the community must carry out campaigns for

preservation of native flora that has multiple uses for food
living beings and health care.
It should be consumed in moderation.
Consult the doctor regarding possible allergies.

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ANNEXES
 Products
Ointment
a) Ingredients
Cuturrumaza Leaves
Hen fat.
Plastic bottle.

b) Procedure
Wash the Cuturrumaza leaves well.
Grind the leaves along with the hen fat in a stone mortar.
When the mixture is well consistent, it is bottled in the plastic jars.
c) Cost
At no cost

Capsule
d) Ingredients
Cuturrumaza Leaves
Mortar.
Empty capsules.
Glass jar.
e) Procedure
Wash the Cuturrumaza leaves well.
The leaves of Cuturrumaza are dried.
The leaves are pulverized.
When the leaves are well ground, they are packed into capsules.
Finally, the capsules are placed in a glass jar.

f) Cost
01 capsule S/. 0.10
01 glass jar S/. 0.30
Total: S/. 0.40

Syrup
g) Ingredients
Cuturrumaza Leaves
Mortar.
Empty capsules.
Glass jar.

h) Procedure
Wash the green leaves of Cuturrumaza well.
The leaves are pulverized.
It is expressed with jute fabric to obtain the liquid from Cuturrumaza.
This liquid mixes with bee honey
Finally, they are placed in glass containers.

Cost
01 glass jar S/. 0.30
Liquid soap
j) Ingredients
Green leaves of Cuturrumaza
Mortar.
Greda.
Cactus paddle

k) Procedure
Wash the green leaves of Cuturrumaza well.
The leaves are crushed together with the prickly pear stems.
It is expressed with jute fabric to obtain a liquid mixture of Cuturrumaza.
Here, two products are obtained:
Liquid soap, which is packaged in a plastic bottle.
Solid soap, mixed with clay.

Cost
1 plastic container S/. 0.30

5) Mate
m) Ingredients
Green leaves of Cuturrumaza
Mortar.
Filter paper.

n) Procedure
Wash the green leaves of Cuturrumaza well.
They are dried in a very clean place.
Then, the leaves are crushed with the help of the mortar.
They are packaged in small pieces of filter paper, approximately 10 grams per bag.

o) Cost
$0.20

6) Yogurt
p) Ingredients
Green leaves of Cuturrumaza
Milk.
Mortar.
Plastic container.

q) Procedure
Wash the green leaves of Cuturrumaza well.
Then, the leaves are crushed using the mortar.
In a container, milk is mixed with Cuturrumaza juice.
Finally, they are bottled in 250 ml bottles.

r) Costo
$0.60