title: In-vitro pediculicidal activity of Hedychium spicatum essential oil.
abstract: The essential oil extracted from rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum was evaluated for in-vitro pediculicidal activity. At 5%, 2% and 1% concentration the essential oil showed more significant activity than 1% permethrin based product.
authors.affiliation: Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. drvmjadhav_bvcop@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Varsha
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Jadhav
authors.forename: Anagha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kore
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Kadam
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D007306:Insecticides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D021261:Parasitic Sensitivity Tests; D010374:Pediculus / Q000187:drug effects*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D027343:Rhizome; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000517:prevention & control; D030521:Zingiberaceae
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D010938:Plant Oils