Table 4.
Solubility profile of Callistemon citrinus leaf extract, Callistemon citrinus phytosomes, and soybean phospholipids.
| Solvent | C. citrinus Extract (200 mg/kg) | C. citrinus Extract (200 mg/kg) + Tween 80 | C. citrinus Phytosomes (200 mg/kg) | Soybean Liposomes + Tween 80 | Soybean Liposomes-Tween 80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distilled water | Partially | Partially | Soluble | Soluble | Micellar shape |
| Methanol | Soluble | Soluble | Partially | Unsolvable | Soluble |
| Dichloromethane | Soluble | Partially | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble |
| Chloroform | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble | Partially |
| Hexane | Partially | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble |
5 mL of each solvent was added. The solutions were placed under continuous stirring for 1 h; n = 4.