TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fajardo, Jay-Ar C. [and five others]
TI  - Relative effectiveness of the crude extract from Papaya (Carica papaya) leaves as laxative
PY  - 2001///
N1  - Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy) -- Mariano Marcos State University - College of Health Sciences, Batac City; Bibliography:  leaf 28
N2  - ABSTRACT; Tannins having a therapeutic capability as a alxative has been used both in industry and medicine that extraction from various sources have been extensively known. however, some plant sources known to contain tannins are not yet being used. therefore, extraction from papaya leaves was made. The study focused on the extraction of Carica papaya using soxhlet method of extractions then separation by distillation. The percentage yield of the extract was determinded as well as confirmatory test, physical and chemical constants, were also done. The extract was utilized in the formulation of syrup and tested its potency as a laxative. Based on the results, tannins are present in the extracts out from papaya leaves and that the percentage yield is only 18%. Its physical and chemical constants were determined for the purpose of identification and standardization. The dosage form was tested for its stability and its laxative effect on swiss mice. Further studies on papaya leave extract is recommended, other dosage form be formulated, and also extenive studies on its effectivity as laxative.
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