Design of Peumus boldus tablets by direct compression using a novel dry plant extract

Int J Pharm. 2002 Feb 21;233(1-2):191-8. doi: 10.1016/s0378-5173(01)00940-1.

Abstract

A solid pharmaceutical dosage formulation using a novel dry plant extract of Peumus boldus MOL. (Monimiaceae) (Pb) is proposed. The botanical evaluation of plant material, through morphological and anatomical diagnosis, is presented. This evaluation permits to identify the herb to be used correctly. The analysis of the most extractive solvent mixture and the attainment of plant extract (fluid and dry) are reported. Several formulations (tablets) containing a novel dry plant extract of Pb and common excipients for direct compression are evaluated. The following formulation: dry plant extract of Pb (170 mg), Avicel PH101 (112 mg), Lactose CD (112) and magnesium stearate (6 mg), compressed at 1000 mPa, showed the best pharmaceutical performance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Compressive Strength
  • Hardness
  • Monimiaceae / anatomy & histology*
  • Monimiaceae / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Leaves / anatomy & histology*
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry*
  • Plants, Medicinal / anatomy & histology
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry
  • Powders
  • Rheology
  • Tablets

Substances

  • Plant Extracts
  • Powders
  • Tablets