Preformulation Studies Of Cyperus Esculentus Starch Used As Disintegrant And As Binder In The Production Of Paracetamol Tablets

ABSTRACT Starch is a naturally occurring polymer found in parts of the plants such as leaves, stems, tubers, and fruits. It is a commonly used excipient in pharmaceutical formulations because of its availability, affordability and inertness. Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) is widely cultivated in the country especially in the northern part of Nigeria. Until recently, the use of tiger nut had been limited to food products and few pharmaceutical applications. This research is aimed at characterizing the starch isolated from Cyperus esculentus tubers, ascertaining its use as a binder and disinteg…