Research Article

Approaches for the Elimination of Microbial Contaminants from Lippia multiflora Mold. Leaves Intended for Tea Bagging and Evaluation of Formulation

Table 6

Results of optimization of extraction from Lippia tea bags.

Weight of tea bags used in extraction (g)Volume of water used in extraction (mL)Volume of filtrate obtained (mL)
N = 3
Total solid residue (% )
N = 3
Total extract in filtrate (g)

2300265 ± 50.15 ± 0.020.400 ± 0.05
2250215 ± 20 .25 ± 0.010.538 ± 0.02
2200170 ± 50.25 ± 0.020.425 ± 0.03
2150130 ± 20.20 ± 0.040.26 ± 0.05
4300275 ± 40.10 ± 0.010.275 ± 0.03
4250225 ± 30.30 ± 0.010.675 ± 0.02
4200180 ± 50.25 ± 0.020.450 ± 0.04
4150120 ± 20.55 ± 0.040.660 ± 0.05