Tesis
Elaboración de pasta dental orgánica con extractos de plantas medicinales
Fecha
2022-03-28Registro en:
Chiguano Toaquiza, Nina Pacari. (2022). Elaboración de pasta dental orgánica con extractos de plantas medicinales. Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo. Riobamba.
Autor
Chiguano Toaquiza, Nina Pacari
Resumen
The main objective of this research was to develop an organic toothpaste with extracts from medicinal plants, through an experimental study. The plant samples used for this study were the flowers of Matricaria recutita (chamomile), the gel and leaf of Aloe vera (Aloe vera) from the Canton Chambo of the Chimborazo Province. The procedure carried out was the collection of plants and the determination of the quality of plant species and extracts employing organoleptic and physicochemical tests. The formulation of the organic paste was carried out and its quality was determined through organoleptic, physicochemical, and microbiological tests. Regarding the results, it was determined that the Matricaria recutita and Aloe vera plants presented physicochemical parameters that were within the range allowed by USP (United States Pharmacopeia), as for the phytochemical screening determined metabolites in the chamomile extract such as alkaloids, lactones, coumarins, triterpenes, steroids, phenols, amino acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins. Thus, in the case of the aqueous extract of aloe vera, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, amino acids, and mucilage were found. For the microbiological analysis, the NTE INEN 2867 standard of cosmetic products, where there was no presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, while, in the case of mesophilic aerobes, they were found within the acceptance range. Regarding stability, there was no evidence of variation in color, smell, taste, and homogeneity of the toothpaste during 15 days, complying with the quality specifications. It is concluded that the plant samples, as well as the final product, that is, organic toothpaste based on Matricaria recutita and Aloe vera, meet the quality and safety standards, and can be used by consumers. It is recommended to encourage the use of organic plant-based products that for many years have been widely used due to their many beneficial properties.