Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Extractas a Mouthwash

Authors

  • Heba Fsurkhana Dela Cruz

Keywords:

pH characteristics, lemongrass extract, mouthwash, analysis of variance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher's goal is to help improve the oral hygiene of the other high school students. It may also beneficial to students in Looc Integrated School that have bad breath. Therefore, the researcher conducted the study to evaluate if the lemongrass extract is feasible enough in making mouthwash.

 

METHODS

The researcher firstly prepared all the materials needed. Such as the lemongrass, cheesecloth, ice bag, distilled water and baking soda. The lemongrasses were washed and were cut into 20cm lengths. Then it was placed inside the cheesecloth and squeezed to get the extract. After that, 15 mL of distilled water was poured into the ice bag with the 1mL of lemongrass extract added. The 2.5g of baking soda wasadded. Lastly, mix all the ingredients and tightly seal the ice bag.

 

RESULTS

From the data gathered it was found out that the greater amount of lemongrass extract the more it was feasible in making mouthwash. Therefore, the researcher concluded that there is no significant difference between the different amount of lemongrass extract added to every sample in terms of color, odor and taste.

 

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated that lemongrass extract could be use as component in making mouthwash.

Published

2019-01-18