Use of neem oil as a mosquito repellent in tribal villages of mandla district, madhya pradesh.
A field study was carried out to evaluate the mosquito repellent action of neem (Azadirachta indica) oil in tribal forested villages of District Mandla. Various concentrations of neem oil mixed in coconut oil (1-4%) were applied to the exposed body parts of human volunteers. Results revealed 81-91% protection during 12 h period of observation from the bites of anopheline mosquitoes. Neem oil is an indigenous product and a practical solution to curtail mosquito nuisance.
Mishra
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Malaria Research Centre (Field Station), Medical College Building, Jabalpur, India.
Singh
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Sharma
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D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles / Q000187:drug effects*; D005989:Glycerides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007302:Insect Repellents; D009032:Mosquito Control; D013729:Terpenes / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D005989:Glycerides; D007302:Insect Repellents; D013729:Terpenes; C002443:neem oil