Description:
Manjakani galls (Quercus infectoria) can be used as an active ingredient in feminine hygiene soap compositions due to their tannic components. Tragacanth and carbopol 934, which are two gelling agents, can be used to gel soap. This study aimed to determine the effect of types and quantities of gelling agents on the physical stability of a feminine washing gel soap made using an ethanol extract of manjakani galls. Tragacanth is used in F1–F4 at concentrations of 0.5–2 %, and F5-F8 contain carbopol 934 at concentrations of 0.75–1.5 %. The formulation that demonstrated the highest physical stability underwent a 6-week physical stability test at a temperature of 30 ºC, and then an antifungal activity test. Both types of gelling agents generates gel soap that is homogeneous and stable. Tragacanth makes gel soap with a higher viscosity than carbopol 934. F3 (with 1.5% tragacanth) and F8 (with 1.5?rbopol) are more stable because they keep the pH level and viscosity of the formulations stable during storage (p > 0.05). F3 and F8 exhibit limited efficacy in inhibiting the growth of Candida albicans

URL:
http://103.158.96.210:88/web_repository/uploads/45499-204993-3-PB.pdf

Type:
Journal

Document:
Diploma III Farmasi

Date:
23-06-2024

Author:
FITH K NURSAL