Anadara Skin Ointment

Abstract

Lime from Anadara spp.( Arc shells) Together with the decoction of Cassia alata
(Ringworm Bush), Psidium guajava (Guava), Gliricidia sepium (Mother of Cacao), Moringa
oleifera (Moringa), Tinospora rumphii (Heavenly elixir) and Tabernaemontana pandacaqiu
(Windmill bush) were utilized in the preparation of skin ointment. It was mixed with Virgin
Coconut Oil (VCO). The finished product was compared with commercially available ones
(fungal, viral and bacterial) regarding effectivity, quality (viscosity, density, and storage
stability), and general consumer preference. Data analysis (One-Way ANOVA – at 0.05 level
of significance) showed that the mean preference scores for the four ointments are equal. No
significant distinction can be observed with regards to the effectiveness of good skin ointment.
Density measurements among the treatments were also similar (One-way ANOVA – at 0.05
level of significance). Also, all procedures passed the viscosity test. Anadara skin ointment
was also able to stand a storage period of 21 days without observable physical or chemical
change. This study, therefore, shows that Anadara ointment is the same as the commercially
available ones. The difference is primarily on the use of recycling materials such as lime from
animal shells and leaves of local plants.