Mosquito repellent action of neem (Azadirachta indica) oil.
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.
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Malaria Research Centre, Delhi, India.
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Razdan
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D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles; D005989:Glycerides; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000517:prevention & control; D007302:Insect Repellents; D013729:Terpenes
D005989:Glycerides; D007302:Insect Repellents; D013729:Terpenes; C002443:neem oil