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The Salicylates Obtained from the Bark of a Weeping Willow Tree
THE SALICYLATES OBTAINED FROM THE BARK OF WEEPING WILLOW (Salix sepulcralis, Salicaceae) AS A STIMULANT

Undergraduate Thesis

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

GLAIZALINE A. AGUSTIN
JOANNA MARIE S. BAUTISTA
WINNIE G. ERORITA

Mariano Marcos State University
College of Health Sciences
Department of Pharmacy

2906 City of Batac, Ilocos Norte

March 2010

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis manuscript entitled THE SALICYLATES OBTAINED FROM THE BARK OF WEEPING WILLOW (Salix sepulcralis, Salicaceae) AS A STIMULANT prepared and submitted by Agustin, Glaizaline A., Bautista, Joanna Marie S., Erorita, Winnie G., in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, is hereby endorsed.

Imelda B. Corpuz, RPh, MS
Adviser

Augustus Caesar C. Pati, RPh Janelyn V. Rojas, RPh, MST Member Member

Artemio Seatriz, Ed.D. Dexter A. Adriatico Statistician English Critic

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.

Aileen O. Camangeg, RPh, MA, MS Lailani S. Galutira, RN, MHPEd Chairman, Dept. of Pharmacy Dean, College of Health Sciences

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Amidst all the challenges that appeared over the horizon which brought unclear visions of tomorrow, some people were considerate enough to become the researchers’ lanterns in the uncertain path. They are the people who believed in their unique capabilities, trusted their strengths and helped mold themselves in order to fill their visible weaknesses. Thus, they would like to extend the greatest appreciation to all the people who contributed in the completion of this manuscript: To their dearest families and friends for their outmost support which served as their greatest foundation of inspiration and determination; To Ms. Imelda B. Corpuz and



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