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9 articles for “mosquito repellents”
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Formulation and Evaluation of a Herbal Mosquito Repellent
Abstract: Mosquito bites can give an unpleasant feeling and are attracted to human blood containing protein to develop their eggs, biting human to another human, thereby transmitting the vector disease to human. Many species of mosquitoes are vectors of several disease causing pathogens such as dengue, zika and yellow fever. Dengue fever and yellow fever can cause severe human morbidity and mortality. Over one million people worldwide die from mosquito diseases …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Development of Herbal Mosquitoes repellent candle
Abstract: Citronella oil and essential oil are commonly used for their insect-repellent properties. They’re important for creating natural insect repellents, candles, and sprays, offering a safer alternative to chemical-based products. Citronella oil is particularly effective against mosquitoes, making it invaluable for outdoor activities and protecting against insect-borne diseases like malaria and Zika virus. Its pleasant scent also adds to its appeal as a natural air freshener. In a mosquito repellent study, …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Mosquito Repellent Activity of Cucumis Melo l. and Cucumis Prophetarum Linn.
Abstract: AbstractCucumis melo L. and Cucumis prophetarum Linn. are monoecious climber, commonly growing weed, belonging to family cucurbitaceae. Whole plant of C. melo and C. prophetarum is medicinally important. Plant pacifies vitiated dysentery, diarrhoeic diseases, flatulene, skin diseases, antivenin and general debility. Dispending medicinally uses, our study have been found that this weeds has mosquito repellent activities. To determine repellant activities petroleum ether fruit extract of C. melo and C. prophetarum …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Insecticide-treated Bednets Use as an Environment Friendly Method for Malaria Control
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Malaria is a mosquito-borne public health problem in 90 countries worldwide affecting at least 300 million people annually. The disease imposes economic burden on families, business, health system, government budget and is associated with poverty, poor health, and malnutrition among children. Among the various methods available for mosquito control, use of mosquito nets, especially when treated with insecticides, provide the safest, cheapest, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 Read article
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Exploring Malaria Fever (Vishama Jwara) Through an Ayurvedic Lens: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Malaria fever, known as Vishama Jwara in Ayurveda, is a significant global health challenge caused by the Plasmodium species transmitted via Anopheles mosquitoes. While conventional medicine has advanced in diagnosing and treating malaria, exploring it through the Ayurvedic perspective offers valuable insights into its holistic understanding and management. Ayurveda describes Vishama Jwara as a fever with irregular patterns, aligning with the cyclical febrile episodes seen in malaria. This review delves …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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Phytochemicals, Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of Nepata cateria and Arnebia benthamii of Kashmir (India)
Abstract: Nepata cateria and Arnebia benthamii two reputed folk medicinal plants used by Kashmiri people. Nepata cateria is commonly used in ointment as mosquito repellents. Both the plants show both antioxidant and antidiabetic properties in vivo as well as in vitro. Phytochemical test were done in order to screen the presence of terpenoids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, alkaloids, anthraquinones and cardiac glycosides and all the result were positive. As well as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Dengue Protection and Cure: Bangladesh Perspective
Abstract: Up to 50–100 million infections are now estimated to occur annually in over 100 endemic countries, putting almost half of the world's population at risk. Bangladesh is one of the nations that are influenced by dengue viruses. Dengue is a viral infection brought about by four sorts of viruses (DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, DENV-4) having a place with the Flaviviridae family. These mosquitoes flourish in zones withstanding water, including puddles, water …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Review of Antimalarial, Pesticidal and Repellent Plants in The Ethiopian Traditional Herbal Medicine
Abstract: AbstractA bibliographic survey of information available in various sources was undertaken and a rich assamblege of plants used as antimalarials, insecticidals and repellents in the Ethiopian traditional herbal medicine system was compiled. Those plant species were tabulated in Excel spreadsheet and descriptive statistics applied for analysis of the data. A total of 177 plant species belonging to 148 genera and 65 families were documented. Shrubs (40.1%) and herbs (39.5%) accounted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 21–45 Read article
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Cross-Sectional Study on Socio-determinants of Mosquito-borne Diseases
Abstract: Background: Of all the insects, mosquitoes undoubtedly cause the greatest suffering both to man and animals. Mosquito has been not only a nuisance but also a killer. The objectives were to assess the socio-determinants of mosquito-borne diseases and to find out the existing knowledge on preventive measures. Methods: All the consecutive patients diagnosed as mosquito-borne diseases admitted in the Medicine ward of PBMH, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–10 Read article