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The high prevalence of pediculosis capitis, commonly known as head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestation, has led to the preparation of a community-based pediculicidal ointment, which is made of common household items and the extract of Tinospora crispa stem. The present study aimed to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and physicochemical characteristics of the T. crispa pediculicidal ointment. The physicochemical properties of the ointment were characterized, and safety was determined using acute dermal irritation test (OECD 404), while the efficacy was assessed using an in vitro pediculicidal assay. Furthermore, the chemical compounds present in T. crispa were identified using liquid-liquid extraction followed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometric (UPLC-qTOF/MS) analysis. The community-based ointment formulation was light yellow in color, homogeneous, smooth, with distinct aromatic odor and pH of 6.92±0.09. It has spreadability value of 15.04±0.98 g·cm/sec and has thixotropic behavior. It was also found to be non-irritant, with a primary irritation index value of 0.15. Moreover, it was comparable to the pediculicidal activity of the positive control Kwell®, a commercially available 1% permethrin shampoo (P>0.05), and was significantly different to the activity of the negative control ointment, a mixture of palm oil and candle wax (P<0.05). These findings suggested that the community-based T. crispa pediculicidal ointment is safe and effective, having acceptable physicochemical characteristics. Its activity can be attributed to the presence of compounds moupinamide and physalin I.
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Chromatography, Liquid , Family Characteristics , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , In Vitro Techniques , Lice Infestations , Liquid-Liquid Extraction , Odorants , Pediculus , Permethrin , Prevalence , TinosporaABSTRACT
INTRODUCCIÓN: el Piper auritum Kunth comúnmente conocido como caisimón de anís, o anisón en algunas regiones del país, es una planta ampliamente utilizada como antiinflamatorio tópico. Tanto la hoja calentada como la decocción aplicada sobre la zona dañada son empleadas por la población con este fin. OBJETIVO: determinar la toxicidad aguda tópica y la irritabilidad dérmica primaria de la decocción al 50 % de hojas frescas de Piper auritum. MÉTODOS: se emplearon hojas frescas colectadas el mismo día del ensayo y se utilizaron las técnicas descritas en las guías de la Organización para la Cooperación Económica y el Desarrollo (OECD), la 434 para la toxicidad dérmica utilizando ratas Wistar, manteniendo la decocción por 24 horas en contacto con la piel previamente afeitada; el peso de los animales fue controlado antes, durante y al concluir el experimento. Y la OECD 404 para la irritabilidad tópica empleando conejos Nueva Zelanda aplicando el extracto por 4 horas a la zona rasurada. RESULTADOS: no se apreciaron signos ni síntomas de toxicidad por la absorción dérmica en las ratas ni se observó evidencia de edema ni eritema en los conejos empleados. CONCLUSIONES: la decocción al 50 % de Piper auritum Kunth posee un índice de irritabilidad y una toxicidad dérmica bajas en nuestras condiciones de ensayo.
INTRODUCTION: Piper auritum Kunth, commonly known as caisimón de anís or anisón in some regions of the country, is a plant widely used as topical anti-inflammatory. To this end, leaves may be warmed up and applied to the damaged area or a decoction prepared and drunk. OBJECTIVE: determine the acute topical toxicity and primary dermal irritability of a 50 % decoction of Piper auritum fresh LEAVES. METHODS: fresh leaves collected on the same day of the assay were used to prepare a decoction, following the techniques described in Guideline 434 of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD 434) about dermal toxicity in Wistar rats. Decoction was kept in contact with previously shaved skin for 24 hours. The weight of animals was controlled before, during and upon completion of the experiment. OECD Guideline 404 was used for topical irritability in New Zealand rabbits, applying the extract to a previously shaved area for 4 hours. RESULTS: no sign or symptom of toxicity due to dermal absorption was observed in the rats. Rabbits did not show any evidence of edema or erythema. CONCLUSIONS: Piper auritum Kunth 50 % decoction has a low irritability and dermal toxicity rate in our test conditions.
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Rats , Plants, Medicinal/toxicity , Anti-Inflammatory Agents , Rats, WistarABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract is used as a traditional herbal medicine. The efficacy of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract is known for antioxidative activity, antiinflammation effect, antibacterial effect, inhibitory effect of melanin synthesis, sun protection effect, antiallergy effect, and etc. OBJECTIVE: We confirmed the cell viability or inhibitory effect of melanin synthesis in HaCaT (human keratinocyte cell line) and B16F10 (murine melanoma cell line) cells and the skin safety test through a clinical test (dermal irritation study) for Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract, according to the extraction methods. METHODS: We checked the cell viability, using MTT assay and inhibitory effect of melanin synthesis in B16F10 cells or HaCaT cells for thirty one Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract, according to the extraction methods. Then, we evaluated the skin safety for selected eight Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract through a primary dermal irritation test. RESULTS: Among the thirty one Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extracts, according to the extraction methods, we selected eight Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extracts that were not detected with cell toxicity in HaCaT cells and B16F10 cells, and could have inhibited the melanin synthesis in B16F10 cells. The selected eight Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extracts identified the skin safety through a primary dermal irritation test. CONCLUSION: We expect clinical trials for whitening efficacy based on inhibitory effect of melanin synthesis and human skin safety for Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extracts.