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.
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Authors | V P Sharma, M A Ansari, R K Razdan |
Journal | Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
(J Am Mosq Control Assoc)
Vol. 9
Issue 3
Pg. 359-60
(Sep 1993)
ISSN: 8756-971X [Print] United States |
PMID | 8245950
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Glycerides
- Insect Repellents
- Terpenes
- neem oil
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Topics |
- Animals
- Anopheles
- Glycerides
- Humans
- Insect Bites and Stings
(prevention & control)
- Insect Repellents
- Terpenes
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