Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care(PITAHC)

April 11, 2023 Dear Ms. Datukaka, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Apr 03, 2023 10:59:52 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Specific Heat Capacity of Panyawan Stem. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. If the study is just to dry the vine stem to remove excess water and preserve the protein materials in it, then it will be subjected to oven drying of 40C to 60C until the desired moisture content is obtained (usually less than 10%). But if the study is for total inorganic components or total ash determination, then it will be subjected to incineration in the furnace at 750C. You may also research/read on phytochemical screening of medicinal plants. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). For us to improve our service, may we request you to accomplish our online FOI Request Feedback Form via this link: https://tinyurl.com/mubpsb6e Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Officer