LOCAL PRODUCTION OF TOOTHPASTE USING GUAVA LEAF (PSIDHAM GUAJAVA)

ABSTRACT This research work is based on the local production of toothpaste using guava leaf using available chemicals in Ogbete market in Enugu Statc.It was carried out at Federal College of Dental Technology and Thempy Enugu. In the course of carrying out this research related journals, magazines, intemet and textbooks were used. A production approach was used in carrying out the research,based on finding the research confirmed that tooth paste can be prodaced locally.The main nim of this investigation is to incorporate the local ingredient to that toothpaste that can effectively cleanse oral bacteria.Guava leaves were obtained from domestic garden. Guava leaves were washed with distilled water and shade dried for three days and then powdered for extraction.Guava leaf extraction was performed by opparatus with 70% ethanol for its andibacterial activity. This extract was used as principle ingredient for local toothpaste.Toothpaste formulation performed at laboratory level.