Guava Leaves Extract (Component in making soap) treatment for acne [Bathing Soap]

Chapter I:

Abstract

Guava may have been domesticated in Peru several thousand years ago; Peruvian archaeological
sites have revealed guava seeds found stored with beans, corn, squash, and other cultivated
plants. Guava fruit is still enjoyed as a sweet treat by indigenous peoples throughout the
rainforest, and the leaves and bark of the guava tree have a long history of medicinal uses that
are still employed today.

The Tikuna Indians decoct the leaves or bark of guava as a cure for diarrhea. In fact, an infusion
or decoction made from the leaves and/or bark has been used by many tribes for diarrhea and
dysentery throughout the Amazon, and Indians also employ it for sore throats, vomiting, stomach
upsets, for vertigo, and to regulate menstrual periods. Tender leaves are chewed for bleeding
gums and bad breath, and it is said to prevent hangovers (if chewed before drinking). Indians
throughout the Amazon gargle a leaf decoction for mouth sores, bleeding gums, or use it as a
douche for vaginal discharge and to tighten and tone vaginal walls after childbirth. A decoction
of the bark and/or leaves or a flower infusion is used topically for wounds, ulcers and skin sores.
Flowers are also mashed and applied to painful eye conditions such as sun strain, conjunctivitis
or eye injuries.

Centuries ago, European adventurers, traders, and missionaries in the Amazon Basin took the
much enjoyed and tasty fruits to Africa, Asia, India, and the Pacific tropical regions, so that it is
now cultivated throughout the tropical regions of the world. Commercially the fruit is consumed
fresh or used in the making of jams, jellies, paste or hardened jam, and juice. Guava leaves are in
the Dutch Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of diarrhea, and the leaves are still used for diarrhea
in Latin America, Central and West Africa, and Southeast Asia. In Peruvian herbal medicine
systems today the plant is employed for diarrhea, gastroenteritis, intestinal worms, gastric
disorders, vomiting, coughs, vaginal discharges, menstrual pain and hemorrhages, and edema. In
Brazil guava is considered an astringent drying agent and diuretic and is used for the same
conditions as in Peru. A decoction is also recommended as a gargle for sore throats, laryngitis
and swelling of the mouth, and used externally for skin ulcers, and vaginal irritation and
discharges.

Introduction

Background of the study:

Nowadays people are focusing in herbal plants especially those who are common in the
environment. One of the example is the guava plant (Psidium guajava Linn). Based on research
this plant is good for healing and treating wounds and other skin infections. So in my research I
wan't to make a bathing soap out of it, cause I know that it is effective. People, researchers,
scientists were focusing to medicinal plants. They want to prove that there are plants that are
more effective against diseases especially in skin. This study refers to a plant that can be made
into a bathing soap and improves its quality while using this plant (guava leaves). I want people
to handle easily in treating their skin disorders. Instead of boiling the leaves, now it’s easy to
apply. Boiling takes much time.

Statement of the Problem:

I stated that Guava leaves extract is good for skin. Based on my research, it has many
constituents that is good for skin.

It answers the following questions:

 Is there any constituent of guava leaves that is good for skin?

 What are those?
 It can really treat skin disorders/ Acne?

Hypothesis:

 Guava leaves is good treatment for acne.

 It has many components or constituents.
 Constituents that is good for skin disorders, especially for acnies.

Significance of the Study:

You can make a bathing soap with guave leaves extract as treatment for acne. This plant is very
common to our environment, and aside of its avaibility; it is easy to cultivate. It contains many
components for healing skin disorders.

Scope and Limitation:

The study of guava leaves and getting their extract is often useful. It has the ability to treat, cure,
disinfect skin disorders and capable of being a herbal plant for acnes.

Definition of Terms

 Astringent- antiseptic properties

 Decoction- infusion of fresh leaves used for wound cleaning and skin to prevent infection
and to facilitate healing. Good for skin disorders.
 Volatile- a substance that changes into a vapor at a relatively low temperature.
 Eugenol- oily liquid from doves. (C10H12O2)
 Cloves- aromatic spice from the dried flower bud of a tropical tree.
 Tannin- a brownish or yellowish substance found in plants and used in astringents.
 Saponins- soap from plants; any group of chemical substances extracted from plants that
form a soapy lather mixed with water and are used to make soap and detergent.
 Amydalin- resin used in paints and adhesives.
  Resin- yellow or brown color and organic substance from plants.
 Malic Acid- acid from fruit; a colorless crystalline solid found in fruits such as apples.
(C4H6O5)
 Aldehydes- organic compound; a highly reactive organic compound produced by the
oxidation of an alcohol and having a CHO group especially the acetaldehyde.
 Ash- the powdery substance that is left when something has been burnt.

Review of Related Literature

Called guayaba in Spanish-speaking countries and goiaba in Brazil, guava is a common shade
tree or shrub in door-yard gardens in the tropics. It provides shade while the guava fruits are
eaten fresh and made into drinks, ice cream, and preserves. In the richness of the Amazon, guava
fruits often grow well beyond the size of tennis balls on well-branched trees or shrubs reaching
up to 20 m high. Cultivated varieties average about 10 meters in height and produce lemon-sized
fruits. The tree is easily identified by its distinctive thin, smooth, copper-colored bark that flakes
off, showing a greenish layer beneath.

Guava fruit today is considered minor in terms of commercial world trade but is widely grown in
the tropics, enriching the diet of hundreds of millions of people in the tropics of the world.
Guava has spread widely throughout the tropics because it thrives in a variety of soils,
propagates easily, and bears fruit relatively quickly. The fruits contain numerous seeds that can
produce a mature fruit-bearing plant within four years. In the Amazon rainforest guava fruits are
much enjoyed by birds and monkeys, which disperse guava seeds in their droppings and cause
spontaneous clumps of guava trees to grow throughout the rainforest.

Methodology

Materials:

Platform beam balance

beaker

molder

NaOH ( Sodium Hydroxide) (60g) (150 ml) solution

800g of guava leaves

oil

water

stirring rod

cloth
pot

Decoction of Guava Leaves:

First Step: you should prepare an 800g of guava leaves. Second, put it in a basin for washing to
remove the dust and some small insects found in leaves. After washing, prepare the pot and pour
it with of water, then boil it within 15 minutes to get more extract. Get the extract and put it in a
beaker. You must obtained 400 ml of guava leaves extract.

Soap Making:

Prepare (NaOH) Sodium Hydroxide 150ml solution and the oil. The guava leaves extract is also
prepared. Mix it with the NaOH, oil and the extract between 2-3 minutes by continuous stirring
until foamy emulsion will produce and transfer it to the molder.

Reminders:
· Do not inhale the fumes ( cover your nose)
· Do not touch directly the NaOH
· Do not surprise in tremendous heat produce.

After placing to the molder, cover it with cloth. Demolding the cloth be 3 days after.

Applying to Acne:

You will need four volunteers; 2 for the commercial soap; 2 for the guava leaves extract. Soap
the acne, leave it within 3 minutes. Rinse it with water and dry it with a soft towel. Use it within
1 week/7 days.

Acne’s Symptoms Days of the Week

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1. Itchiness

2.Color

3. Size

4. Number of Acne

5. Softness of skin
Reference Cited:

Http: //psidium+guajava+Linn.blogspot.com
Psidium Guavaja Linn (Scientific Name of Guava)
October 2002
Ruel Ford

Www. Encarta.com
Guava Fruit
September 2005
James Crick

www.yahoo.com

Skin Disorders (Acne)

Yahoo.com publication 2007
Apple Marasig

Chapter IV

Results and Discussions

- This chapter shows the results, ratings and comments of some people who tries to use and
observe this product ( Guava Leaves Extract use in making soap Treatment for Acne).

Legend:

* Very Good

/ Good

x Poor

Trial 1:
Person Quality Texture Comments

1. Keisa / x the quality is good but the texture is poor.hehe

2. Jorie x x very poor
3. Carie / / i lyk da product
4.Donna Belle / / No comments
5. Nard / / No comments
6. Ivy x x Better luck nxt tym.hehehe

Trial 2.

Person Quality texture Comments

1. Jamian * / U improve the quality and texture
2. Myrna * * Nice Work
3. Haru / / N0h Comments
4. Reina x x I don't like it
5. Marzha / / Nyz one hap..
6. Renani * / not well good. needs improvement

Trial 3.

Person Quality Texture Commemts

1. Pimps / / Good
2. Ronzz * * I wnt ds product..
3. Amelita / / i's effective!!
4. Rian / / Effective!!!
5. Jay Anne * * Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6. Jim Miguel * / Nice W0rkz....

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