title: Mosquito repellent action of neem (Azadirachta indica) oil.
abstract: Two percent neem oil mixed in coconut oil, when applied to the exposed body parts of human volunteers, provided complete protection for 12 h from the bites of all anopheline species. Application of neem oil is safe and can be used for protection from malaria in endemic countries.
authors.affiliation: Malaria Research Centre, Delhi, India.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ansari
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Razdan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles; D005989:Glycerides; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000517:prevention & control; D007302:Insect Repellents; D013729:Terpenes
chemical_list: D005989:Glycerides; D007302:Insect Repellents; D013729:Terpenes; C002443:neem oil