Eficacia del bórax en el tratamiento de la estomatitis aftosa

Fundamento: la estomatitis aftosa es una enfermedad crónica caracterizada por la ulceración de la mucosa bucal no queratinizada, que se presenta de forma aguda y dolorosa. Objetivo: evaluar la eficacia del bórax en el tratamiento de la estomatitis aftosa. Métodos: se realizó un estudio analítico, longitudinal prospectivo, en el Departamento de Estomatología del Policlínico Norte, Ángel del Castillo Agramonte, del municipio de Florida, en el período comprendido de diciembre del 2019 hasta abril del 2021. El universo estuvo constituido por 139 pacientes, y la muestra quedó conformada por 70 pacientes seleccionados por un método aleatorio simple. La misma quedó dividida en dos grupos: uno de estudio y otro de control a los que se le aplicó un tratamiento homeopático con bórax y un tratamiento convencional, respectivamente. Resultados: el rango de edad más afectado fue el de 21- 30 años, y el sexo femenino fue el más representado; los labios constituyeron el sitio de mayor afectación y prevaleció la estomatitis aftosa en su forma menor. En cada visita de control se observó una mejor evolución del dolor, el ardor y la cicatrización de las lesiones con el tratamiento homeopático, que con el convencional; se observó una efectividad de un 100 % en los pacientes tratados con bórax y la mayoría de los pacientes se mostró satisfecha con el tratamiento homeopático recibido. Conclusiones: el bórax resulta eficaz para el tratamiento de la estomatitis aftosa.

Background: aphthous stomatitis is a chronic disease characterized by the non-keratinized oral mucosa ulceration, which presents acutely and painfully. Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of borax in the aphthous stomatitis treatment. Methods: an analytical, longitudinal prospective study was carried out in the North Polyclinic Stomatology Department, Ángel del Castillo Agramonte, in the Florida municipality, from December 2019 to April 2021. 139 patients were studied and the sample was made up of 70 patients selected by a simple random method. It was divided into two groups: a study group and a control group to which a homeopathic treatment with borax and a conventional treatment were applied, respectively. Results: the most affected age range was 21-30 years old, and the female sex was the most represented; the lips were the most affected site and aphthous stomatitis prevailed in its minor form. At each control visit, a better evolution of pain, burning, and healing of the lesions was observed with the homeopathic treatment than with the conventional one; an effectiveness of 100% was observed in the patients treated with borax and the majority of the patients were satisfied with the homeopathic treatment received. Conclusions: borax is effective for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis.

Evaluation of colemanite as a slow release source of boron fertilizer for potato

Aim: The present study was conducted with an objective to assess the suitability of colemanite (Ca2 B6.O11.5H2O) as a slow release source of boron to potato crop. Methodology: Soil was incubated with boron (1.25 and 2.50 mg kg-1 soil) using borax and colemanite for six weeks. Soil moisture was maintained at 80% field capacity. Soil samples were analyzed weekly for hot-water extractable boron content. Direct and residual effects of borax and colemanite on potato plant growth and boron uptake were studied in pot experiments. Leaf boron concentration was measured by an ICP-OES. Results: In laboratory incubation, although the rate of release of hot water extractable boron from colemanite was slower than borax, it was enough to meet the requirement of potato crop. Application of both the sources of boron increased its content significantly in soil as well as in potato leaves. This study revealed that boron uptake from colemanite was comparable to borax in meeting the boron requirement of potato. Interpretation: Soil incubation and pot experiment studies showed that colemanite is a suitable slow release source of boron fertilizer for potatoes

Pharmaceutical Development & Anti-microbial Study (in Vitro) Of Tankanamruta Malahar W.s.r. To Rasa Tarangini

Tankanâ which is among the â˜Kshar traya’ mentioned in “Kshar trik vidnyaniya trayodasha taranaga†of Acharya Sadananda Sharma virachit ‘Rasa tarangini’. Tankan i.e., Borax (Na2B4O7 10H2O) is composed of boric acid & soda. It is a salt of tetra Boric acid, an important compound of Boron, which is also known as sodium biborate. Other Rasa Vaidyas also have included “Tankan†under the groups of Ksharatraya, Ksharapanchaka, Dravaka gana, Mitra panchaka etc. The present study was conducted to develop “Tankanamruta malahar†(pharmaceutically & to study its antimicrobial activity (In vitro). “Tankanamruta malahar†is a good combination of herbo-mineral preparation, which is indicated in Dushta vrana shodhan chikitsa or infected wounds. Though this formulation is from Ayurvedic classical text but there is a need to develop the standard procedure of preparation as they have faster & accurate results than oral administration of drug, so by the fusion of modern instruments & traditional methods of manufacturing procedures we have tried to make “Tankanamruta malahar†which contains Shuddha Tankan bhasma, Siktha taila, Sarji kshar, Shuddha pushpa kasis & Pipal twak kshar. Standardization describes all measures taken during manufacturing process like Shodhan, Maran, Kshar nirman & Siktha taila preparation etc & quality control leads to reproducible quality of particular product & in vitro study was performed to evaluate its anti-microbial activity against selected pathogens.

Histological evaluation of the effects of borax obtained from various sources in different rat organs / Evaluación histológica de los efectos del borax obtenido de diversas fuentes en diferentes órganos de rata

Boron is an essential element for life and intake via different sources into the body. Because effects of boron and compounds on the body has not been studied enough especially in tissue level, we planned this study to evaluate the effects of borax the most intaken form of boron compound on different intraabdominal organs histologically and also clinically. 42 male rats divided into equal 7 groups and different toxicological doses consistent with its LD50 dose (5000 mg/kg/d) were administered by gavage except control and sham groups. In the study, 2 different kinds of borax one of which was produced for research and the other for agriculture but the same formulation, were used and their effects were also compared. As a result it was found that borax did not cause any histological changes in kidney, large intestine, liver and stomach in lower doses. But if doses were increased, a slightly inflammatory cell migration was detected without clinical signs in liver and large intestine. However, when a single very high dose of borax was administered, very high edema, inflammatory cell migration and neovascularization was observed and clinically 2 out of 6 rats died within 5 hours. We suggested that very high dose intake of borax may cause sudden death and also during long periods and higher dose intake may pave the way of inflammatory bowel diseases. At the same time, in boron related studies we advice that the kind of boron and also their source should be evaluated carefully and the most suitable compound should be chosen in case of faulty results.

El boro es un elemento esencial para la vida e ingresa a través de diferentes fuentes al cuerpo. Dado que los efectos del boro y sus compuestos en el cuerpo no se han estudiado lo suficiente, especialmente a nivel tisular, se planificó este estudio para evaluar sus efectos y la forma de consumo más común del compuesto de boro sobre diferentes órganos intraabdominales a nivel histológico y clínico. Cuarenta y dos ratas macho divididas en 7 grupos, con diferentes dosis toxicológicas de acuerdo con su dosis DL50 (5000 mg/kg/d) administradas por sonda, excepto en los grupos control y simulado. En el estudio fueron usados 2 tipos diferentes de boro, uno producido para la investigación y el otro para la agricultura, pero de la misma formulación, y sus efectos fueron comparados. Se encontró que el boro no causó cambios histológicos en el riñón, intestino grueso, hígado y estómago en dosis bajas. Sin embargo, al aumentar la dosis, se detectó una leve migración de células inflamatorias, sin signos clínicos, en el hígado e intestino grueso. Por otra parte, cuando se administró una sola dosis muy alta de boro, se observó un amplio edema, migración de células inflamatorias y neovascularización; clínicamente 2 de 6 ratas murieron dentro de 5 horas. Sugerimos que la ingesta de dosis muy altas de bórax pueden causar la muerte súbita, además la ingesta de dosis altas y durante periodos de tiempo prolongado puede causar enfermedades inflamatorias del intestino. Es recomendable que en los estudios relacionados con el boro, el tipo de boro así como su fuente sean evaluados cuidadosamente, eligiendo el compuesto más adecuado en caso de resultados erróneos.

Mercurius solubilis en el tratamiento de pacientes con estomatitis aftosa recurrente / Mercurius solubilis in the treatment of patients with recurrent aphthous estomatitis

Se realizó ensayo clinicoterapéutico controlado, de fase II B, de 112 pacientes con estomatitis aftosa recurrente, atendidos en la Clínica Estomatológica "José Luis Tassende" de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero hasta diciembre de 2013, para evaluar la eficacia del Mercurius solubilis en el tratamiento de estos. La muestra fue distribuida de forma aleatoria, mediante orden de llegada, en 2 grupos (uno de estudio y uno control), con 56 integrantes cada uno. Los primeros fueron tratados con Mercurius solubilis y los segundos con los remedios homeopáticos habituales. Para la validación estadística de la información obtenida se emplearon el porcentaje, el test de Ji al cuadrado, con 95 % de confiabilidad, y la probabilidad exacta de Fisher. Entre los grupos estudiados no existieron diferencias significativas en relación con la remisión de la intensidad del dolor, la recuperación de la integridad epitelial y la curación al tercer, quinto y séptimo días de tratamiento. Se demostró que esta terapia alternativa fue tan eficaz como el bórax.

A controlled clinical and therapeutical trial, of phase II B, was carried out on 112 patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis, assisted in "José Luis Tassende" Stomatological Clinic in Santiago de Cuba from January to December, 2013, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mercurius solubilis in their treatment. The sample was randomly distributed, through arrival order, in 2 groups (a study group and a control group), with 56 members each. The first ones were treated with Mercurius solubilis and the seconds with the habitual homeopathic remedies. For the statistical validation of the obtained information, the percentage, the chi square test, with 95% of confidence, and the exact probability of Fisher were used. There were no significant differences among the studied groups in relation to the remission of the pain intensity, the recovery of the epithelial integrity and the cure at the third, fifth and seventh days of treatment. It was demonstrated that this alternative therapy was as effective as borax.

Exploration of Rational Ethylparaben Contents in Chloramphenicol Eye Drops / 中国药师

Objective: To study whether domestic chloramphenicol eye drops with different ethylparabenin content meet the re-quirements in Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Methods:Antimicrobial effect test was used to examine the antimicrobial effect of the different eye drops. Results:The antimicrobial effect of the eye drops was in compliance with the requirements in the pharmacopoeia. Conclu-sion:The ethylparabenin concentration in the eye drops is higher than necessary. Boric acid and borax not only can adjust pH, but also show antimicrobial effect.

Atividade antifúngica de formulação à base de bórax sobre leveduras do gênero Candida / Antifungal activity of borax-based formula on Candida spp

Introdução: A descoberta de novos agentes que possam ajudar no controle de lesões bucais causadas por leveduras do gênero Candida vem despertando interesse, visto que reservatórios bucais de micro-organismos oportunistas têm potencial para causar infecções sistêmicas, especialmente em pacientes imunocomprometidos. Objetivo: O objetivodo estudo foi avaliar o efeito antifúngico de uma formulação de bórax, água de rosas e mel, in vitro, sobre cepas clínicas e padrão de C. albicans, e amostras padrão de C. dubliniensis. Material e método: O método utilizado foi de diluição em ágar Müeler-Hinton (Difco®). A formulação completa e seus constituintes isolados foram avaliadosem diferentes concentrações. Resultado: Observou-se que a associação foi inibitória para todas as cepas testadas na concentração de 6,75%. Os resultados mostraram que soluções de bórax isoladamente apresentaram melhor eficácia se comparadas às soluções com outros constituintes ou até mesmo à formulação, com efeito antifúngico a partir da concentração de 0,0625%. O bórax isolado apresentou maior efetividade antifúngica a baixas concentrações. Quando da adição do mel ou água de rosas, observou-se redução da efetividade. Conclusão: Os resultados sugeremque o bórax é o responsável pelo efeito biológico da fórmula e que esta pode ser aplicada como coadjuvante no controle de infecções fúngicas bucais.

Introduction: The interest in new antifungal agents that may help the control of Candida spp. related lesions has been increasing. Oral reservoirs of opportunistic microorganisms have the potential to cause systemic infections, in particular in immunocompromised patients. Objective: This study evaluated the antifungal effect of a boraxbasedformula with water of roses and honey on Candida albicans clinical and standard strains and two Candida dubliniensis standard strains. Method: The method adopted was dilution in Müeler-Hinton agar (Difco®). Thecomplete formula and its constituents were evaluated at different concentrations. Result: The complete formula showed inhibitory effect against all the tested isolates at the concentration of 6.75%. The results showed that borax solutions were more efficient when compared to the other constituents of the formula. Borax solutions showed high antifungal activity even in low concentrations. The addition of the honey and water of roses reduced their effectiveness. Conclusion: The results suggest that borax is the responsible for the biological effect of the formulaand that it can be used as adjuvant in the control of fungal oral infections.

Determination of Borax in Food by RP-HPLC / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To establish the method for determination of borax in food by RP-HPLC. Methods Borax in food was extracted by acid methanol followed by turmeric acetic acid derivation and then detected by HPLC. Symmtry C18(150 mm?4.6 mm, 5 ?m) was used as the stationary phase, methanol-water (80+20) as the mobile phase, the detection wavelength was 550 nm. Results The detection limit was 6.4 ng/kg, the relative error was 2.3%, the recovery rates were between 90.63% and 96.88%, the liner range of the borax was 0.032-0.32 ?g/ml, the regressive equation of calibration curve was y=3 210 000x+121 000, r=0.999 2. Conclusion The present method is simple, rapid, accurate with satisfactory results.

Experimental Study on Chitosan Used as An Excipient and Its Preparation Borneolum and Borax Pellicle / 医学研究杂志

0.05),however,it can shorten curative time obviously on Ⅱ type dental ulcer.Simultaneously,the general reaction and focal mucosa of borneolum and borax pellicle group had no obvious variation before and after the test.Conclusions Chitosan has no effect on min-pigs' nerve,cardiovascular and respiratory system;and it is relatively safe given by mouth or peritoneal injection.The borneolum and borax pellicle can shorten curative time obviously on Ⅱtype dental ulcer.

Preparation of Injectable Thermosensitive Meloxicam Hydrogel / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To develop a new type of injectable sustained thermosensitive meloxicam hydrogel.METHODS: Injectable thermosensitive meloxicam hydrogel was prepared with chitosan-glycerin-borax as carrier.The influence factors of hydrogel were studied such as preparation temperature,pH value,the ratio of glycerin to chitosan.In vitro release of samples was also evaluated.RESULTS: Optimal preparation condition was as follows: preparation temperature was 37 ℃ with pH value of 7.0 and the ratio of glycerin to chitosan was 3 ∶ 10.Mean accumulative release of samples was 76% within 288 h.CONCLUSION: Established method is simple and preparation is characterized with high temperature sensitivity and sustained-release.

Actual situation of using of borax and color additives in some traditional food products in Ha Tay

A cross-sectional study on actual situation of using of borax and colour additive in 390 traditional food samples (Lean pork paste, roast pork, fermented pork roll, noodles, green rice flake cake, pyramidal rice dumpling) has been conducted in Ha Tay province during 2002-2003. The results have shown that 95.2% of lean pork paste sample, 79.3% of fermented pork roll, 10.9% of noodles, 60.0% of cake samples were found with borax-an unpermitted chemical in food. Color additive was found in almost examined samples

X-ray Diffraction analysis with Fourier pattern of Qingdai Powder / 中草药

Objective To establish a new method to identify and analyze Qingdai Powder and its composition.Methods X-ray Diffraction with Fourier pattern was used.Results The standard X-ray diffraction with Fourier pattern and characteristic diffraction peaks of Qingdai Powder and its composition drugs were obtained.Conclusion The powder X-ray diffraction method can be used as a simple and convenient method for the identification of Qingdai Powder and its composition drugs.

Microwave processing of Borax / 中成药

AIM:To establish a new processing method for Borax with microwave technique. METHODS: A certain amount of Borax was placed into microwave oven and heated, and its weight loss was determined by electronic balance. The optimum processing parameters were obtained through orthogonal design. Water content of Calcined Borax was determined by far IR, microwave oven, and electric oven(at (400 ?C)),respectively. In addition, the stability of Calcined Borax was studied at room temperature. RESULTS: Calcined Borax will be available (within) 30 min with microwave treatment. The total water content can be determined by electric oven(at (400 ?C)). Calcined Borax should be powdered and packed as soosn as possible after processing. CONCLUSION: Microwave is a kind of excellent method for preparation of Calcined Borax in laboratory, with advantages of rapidness and simplicity.

Study on relationship between urine borax and various diseases.

A survey was done to determine the possibility of borax being an aetiology of disease inducer. Various groups of patients, 50 each, attending special clinics at the Out-Patient Department were selected for this study. Urine was collected for borax assessing. Positive urine borax was found higher among dermatologic, rheumatologic, gastroenterologic and nephrologic patients (50, 42, 38 and 30% respectively), while cardiologic, hypertensive and diabetic were lower (14, 14 and 12% respectively), using compared with 28.3%, the average positive urine borax in general population as the base-line. The results were relavant to a previous study on organ distribution of borax at high concentration particularly in skin, gastro-intestinal tract and kidneys. The evidence strongly suggests borax is a health threatening hazard. Urgent need for prevention and control is recommended.

Bangkokian at risk to borax.

The sutdy was done in 1986 to assess borax excretion in urine among Bangkokians. The population included 589 vegetarians and 1,767 non-vegetarians. Screening test for borax in urine was performed by dropping one microdrop on readily prepared tumeric paper and then reading the results by means of colour change. The findings showed 27.3% and 28.6% positive for borax in vegetarians and non-vegetarians respectively. Eating habits did not play any importance. This study was performed one year after the use of borax was strictly prohibited in all foodstaffs. The evidence reflected the ignorance of food dealers on relevant laws. More than one quarter of Bangkokians are still at risk to borax nowadays.