Jurnal Biologi Tropis
Vol. 24 No. 4 (2024): Oktober - Desember

Effervescent Tablet Formulation for Appetite Stimulation with Extracts of Temulawak, Pegagan, Lempuyang Wangi, and Sweet Fennel

Sugito, Esther Shirley (Unknown)
Sulastri, Titin (Unknown)
Suwitono, Marvel Reuben (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2024

Abstract

The study develops an effervescent tablet formulation with a combination of extracts from temulawak, pegagan, lempuyang wangi, and sweet fennel to increase appetite. Such underweight conditions always lead to a lot of health burdens, like a poor immune system and stunted growth, which makes it highly relevant to have an effective appetite stimulant. The aim of this study is to test the acceptability and effectiveness of the sweeteners (i.e., cane sugar, stevia, and maltodextrin) used in the tablets. The results indicate that all tablet formulations (F1, F2, and F3) passed the granule and physical tablet tests, demonstrating that all variants are of good quality. Moreover, the well-structured formulation process and selection of ingredients in their natural form make the product safe for consumption and effective, hence a really good alternative for improving one's appetite naturally. The present study provides evidence for the role that potentially existing herbal remedies from traditional knowledge may play in their modern applications, nutraceuticals, and improved public health via a simple and effortless means of stimulating appetite.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JBT

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

Description

Jurnal Biologi Tropis (ISSN Cetak 1411-9587 dan ISSN Online 2549-7863) diterbitkan mulai tahun 2000 dengan frekuensi 2 kali setahun oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi PMIPA FKIP Universitas Mataram, berisi hasil penelitian dan ulasan Ilmiah dalam bidang Biologi ...