2015;14:187. Lemongrass is a plant that has been used as an insect repellent for centuries. [22], C. zeylanicum at 1mg/cm2 showed 1h protection against An. In contrast, Seyoum et al. here are many ways to repel insects and mosquitoes. 3 affordable? Govindarajan M, Sivakumar R. Repellent properties of Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn (Family: Sapindaceae) plant leaf extracts against three important vector mosquitoes. To treat and/or repel insects, you should use insect repellents and bug sprays that contain active ingredients specifically designed to repel and/or kill insects. The repellency effect of citronella was investigated in several studies. Liloan, Cebu 6002 Philippines. stephensi, respectively. For the Parents/Guardians that this will serve as a guide for taking care of their children Parasitol Res. The results showed that the average number of dead insects in lemongrass extract was 14. properties and the extracted oil is used as insect repellent. The repellent contains oil of eucalyptus and is marketed under two names: Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent (WPC Brands) and Fite Bite Plant-Based Insect Repellent (Travel. Freeman BC, Beattie GA. An overview of plant defenses against pathogens and herbivores. Repellency effects of essential oils of Myrtle (Myrtus communis), Marigold (Calendula officinalis) compared with DEET against Anopheles stephensi on human volunteers. Cite this article. Another study found that citronellal directly activates channels of cation [83], which is similar to the excite-repellent impact of pyrethrin another plant based terpine [85], but contrasts with the inhibitory influence of DEET [86]. [22] also supported that rosemary at 1, 2.5 and 5mg/cm2 concentrations completely repels An. Amer A, Mehlhorn H. Repellency effect of forty-one essential oils against Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex mosquitoes. Rajkumar S, Jebanesan A. Repellent activity of selected plant essential oils against the malarial fever mosquito Anopheles stephensi. Second, in field trial studies, the number of human volunteers as well as the season during which the trial had been performed differed among the included studies. Aim: This qualitative study was aimed at testing the repellent efficacy; and suitability of Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass) for the development of natural product-based mosquito repellent. Article found that lemon eucalyptus extract is not affective against An. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for the development of new natural products. Kongkaew C, Sakunrag I, Chaiyakunapruk N, Tawatsin A. Miele M, Dondero R, Ciarallo G, Mazzei M. Methyleugenol in Ocimum basilicum L. Cv genovese gigante. Govindarajan M, Rajeswary M, Sivakumar R. Repellent properties of Delonix elata (L) Gamble (Family: Fabaceae) against malaria vector Anopheles stephensi (Liston)(Diptera: Culicidae). NO NASTY INGREDIENTS. Karunamoorthi K, Girmay A, Hayleeyesus SF. Reflection Paper: Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? Comparison of manufacturing cost of thyme extract obtained by supercritical fluid extraction and steam distillation. 2012;44:7989. Many studies have reported evidence of repellant activities of plant extracts or essential oils against malaria vectors around the world. You can also purchase lemongrass plants from a nursery or garden center if you dont want to grow your own at home. [6, 52, 59], depending on the concentration of extracts and Anopheles species, was reported to be 52 to 85%. Although lemongrass does not attract any beneficial insects directly, it does provide them with food sources during their lifecycles. A total of 383 studies were found by the initial literature search of the databases. 2 0 obj
In the study by Murugan et al. The oil is also an anti- Thymus species have been reported to possess various beneficial effects, such as antiseptic, carminative, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties [70]. Curr Biol. Eucalyptus is a significant short rotation pulpy woodyplant,growngenerallyin tropical regions [72]. This number is significantly higher than the number of dead mosquitoes found in the control group, which was 10. This herb is spread from central Europe to central Asia and the Iranian plateaus [68]. used for the experiment were easily provided. Asian Pac J Trop Med. Govindarajan M. Larvicidal and repellent activities of Sida acuta Burm. In 2 studies, repellency effectiveness of myrtle was investigated. [44] also reported that citronella could repel Anopheles stephensi and Anopheles dirus for 8 and 6h, respectively. This study is limited to testing insect repellent made from Innocent E, Hassanali A. [42] also found that orange at 0.02, 0.10, and 0.21mg/cm2, with a dose-dependent trend, has 44%, 54%, and 84% repellency against An. Soekarno- dirus for 4.5h [46]. PubMed In: Debboun M, Frances SP, Strickman D, editors. any chemical substance that may irritate sensitive skin immediately. Ethnobotanical study of some of mosquito repellent plants in north-eastern Tanzania. 2014;63:3418. As said by immiscible with water, volatile in steam and having high vapor pressure at the J King Saud Univ Sci. Related Foreign Studies Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus) is an effective repellent against mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) and house flies (Diptera: Muscidae materials needed: All data were independently extracted by two reviewers and disagreements were solved by discussion, and if necessary, a third author was involved. In: Foundation Ciba, editor. Pak J Weed Sci Res. Our plant-based mosquito repellent spray is perfect to bring on your outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, walks, or other on-the-go activities. 2015;114:60112. Lemongrass does not have The review of literature for this study focuses on the properties, benefits and DEET Sci. In the Philippines, its insect repellent. In: Veer V, Gopalakrishnan R, editors. gambiae [54]. (Gerard J. Tortora), The Law on Obligations and Contracts (Hector S. De Leon; Hector M. Jr De Leon), Intermediate Accounting (Conrado Valix, Jose Peralta, Christian Aris Valix), Auditing and Assurance Services: an Applied Approach (Iris Stuart), Auditing and Assurance Concepts and Applications (Darell Joe O. Asuncion, Mark Alyson B. Ngina, Raymund Francis A. Escala), Principles of Managerial Finance (Lawrence J. Gitman; Chad J. Zutter), Rubin's Pathology (Raphael Rubin; David S. Strayer; Emanuel Rubin; Jay M. McDonald (M.D. Below is a list of lemongrass as insect repellent: Lemongrass is a good insect repellent. [54], no remarkable repellency effect against An. PubMedGoogle Scholar. Govindarajan M, Sivakumar R. Laboratory evaluation of Indian medicinal plants as repellents against malaria, dengue, and filariasis vector mosquitoes. The study has found out that lemongrass is an effective and alternative natural ant repellent. limonene. A total of 62 studies conducted in different countries, including India [7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40], Thailand [4, 5, 41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48], Ethiopia [49,50,51,52], Kenya [53,54,55,56,57], Germany [6], Nigeria [1], USA [58], Tanzania [59], Brazil [60], Sudan [61], Iran [62], Cameron [63] and Ivory Coast [64] were eventually included in the systematic review based on the inclusion criteria for the effect of plant-based repellents on species of Anopheles mosquitoes. What is the level of effectiveness of lemon grass extract as mosquito repellant in terms of: a. In our data, the repellent is safe since it didnt cause itchiness and does not Chemical composition, toxicity and mosquito repellency of Ocimum selloi oil. Another study [45] reported that clove repels An. 2015;437:2826. Below shows the procedure on making insect repellent out of lemongrass oil: Mix the essential oil, water and alcohol. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of lemon grass leaves extract as an alternative Mosquito repellent. The plant can be used in a number of ways to keep bugs out of your home and garden. J Saudi Soc Agric Sci. SAFE FOR YOUR KIDS Our spray is DEET-free, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This findings support the study of Dumay and Arcilla Jr. (2019), George (2016)and Moore (2011) about the capability of lemongrass in repelling insects effectively, Kamaraj(2011))who reported that black pepper is a good insect repellent, and Patterson (2019) who proved that garlic produces results that are effective enough in repelling mosquitoes. <>
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Asian Pac J Trop Med. [65]. Lemon grass contains citral, which is an essential oil, having medicinal and other useful significance. convenient to the fellow researchers. [41] used turmeric essential oil at 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25% concentrations against An. subpictus for 1, 1, and 1.5h, respectively. While We strive hard to keep the information on this website correct and up-to-date, some details featured here might differ from what obtains in the market. Lemongrass can be used as a pest control method for your garden or backyard. Combined effect of seaweed (Sargassum wightii) and Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis on the coastal mosquito, Anopheles sundaicus. The oil of the which can be poisonous, lemongrass is organic and safe. 2009;9:26458. In addition, a manual search was conducted to identify further pertinent articles using references from retrieved studies. components of lemongrass oil varied with where they are planned. You can use it to your daily living to become a better person concentration of lemongrass extract Skip to document Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew My Library It has been identified that chemical repellents are not safe for public health and should be used with caution because of their detrimental impacts on synthetic fabric and plastic as well as toxic reactions, such as allergy, dermatitis, and cardiovascular and neurological side effects, which have been reported generally after misapplication [4]. Many studies have reported evidence of repellant activities of plant extracts or essential oils against malaria vectors worldwide. Parasitol Res. 2013;112:67992. This paper . [6], with 100% protection against An. Responses of antennal olfactory receptors in the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti to human body odours. Tagetes minuta L., a useful underutilized plant of family Asteraceae: a review. Parasitol Res. Cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, dye and odorizes Given to the sources of heterogeneity in the current systematic review, future research assessing the repellent impacts should provide clear definitions of repellents, characteristics of volunteers in field trials, mosquito species, and outcome measures. Lemongrass | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center For Adult Patients About Diagnosis & Treatment Lemongrass Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More Common Names Fever grass Barbed wire grass Silky heads Jump to: For Patients & Caregivers For Healthcare Professionals For Patients & Caregivers albimanus and found that all concentrations of clove provided complete repellency ranging from 1.25 to 3.55h, depending on the concentration applied. Use more than one herb for best results. Remarkable repellency of Ligusticum sinense (Umbelliferae), a herbal alternative against laboratory populations of Anopheles minimus and Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). The lemongrass is known for its effectiveness in repelling insects. Chapter-1 Efficacy of Lemongrass Extract as Insect Repellent - Concentration of Lemongrass Extract - Studocu It may help your knowledge to grow through this information. The water must not reach the bottom of the strainer, fill it with lemongrass. 2013;19:17989. Birkett MA, Hassanali A, Hoglund S, Pettersson J, Pickett JA. 2012;2:6027. J Vector Borne Dis. Additionally, this study will produce significant and relevant information for future studies regarding to insect repellent. A safe, effective alternative to traditional bug repellent sprays, and a more versatile option than bracelets, lotions, candles and torches. 2. everywhere throughout the world have come to depend on the strong insect repellent Moreover, in this study, many investigated citations showed the effectiveness of plant repellents against Anopheles spp. insect repellent. 2011;72:10914. 2008;7:152. endobj
2014;26:30510. As observed, 25 mosquitoes attempted to land for 25 times while 24 ants A total of 62 trials met the inclusion criteria. Lemongrass is an annual plant that grows between 2 and 4 feet tall. 10ml of water NO HARSH CHEMICALS, ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES OR TOXINS Great for families and the environment. 2013;112:120519. Mehdi Khoobdel or Alireza Zahraei-Ramazani. 2003;88:25360. All concentrations of E. globulus provided complete repellency ranging from 1.7 to 3.4h, depending on the concentration applied. Google Scholar. [4]. researchers wanted to study about this so that people will try to use natural (plant- Yasodha R, Sumathi R, Chezhian P, Kavitha S, Ghosh M. Eucalyptus microsatellites mined in silico: survey and evaluation. Trop Biomed. 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Lemongrass is a natural insect repellent and works as a pesticide. 2009;2009:e908085. Panneerselvam C, Murugan K. Adulticidal, repellent, and ovicidal properties of indigenous plant extracts against the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae). Lemon grass may help repel dengue mosquitoes. Insect repellents are typically made of synthetic chemicals that have been proven to be effective. Effectiveness of plant-based repellents against different, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-019-3064-8, https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/71810, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. J Genetic. Govindarajan M, Mathivanan T, Elumalai K, Krishnappa K, Anandan A. Ovicidal and repellent activities of botanical extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae). Traditional use of mosquito-repellent plants in western Kenya and their evaluation in semi-field experimental huts against Anopheles gambiae: ethnobotanical studies and application by thermal expulsion and direct burning. Attempts Frequency Percent lemongrass as an insect repellent and to raise awareness on how to prevent insect- [11] found that citronella obtained from lemongrass has a 100% repellency effect against Anopheles culicifacies for 11h. Amer et al. Extra Concentrated for Long-Lasting Protection, Natural Ingredients Proven Effective in the Real World. Results of the Experiment in Observing the Repellency of the Product outbursts of insect borne diseases, dengue fever, stings and bites. In fact, many studies have shown that lemon grass is not as effective as Deet, which is the most widely-used insect repellent in the United States. [6], with mean percentage repellency of 42.8% and complete protection time against An. Anopheles dirus was repelled by clove for 1h in laboratory conditions in Thailand [47]. All concentrations of turmeric, with a doseresponse manner, provided complete repellency ranging from 4 to 8h, depending on the concentration applied. 10ml of alcohol. 2014;2:707. If a consensus was not reached, another reviewer was consulted to resolve any feasible discrepancies. 25 mosquito landing attempts. According to homeguides.safegate, lemongrass gas large amount 2008;103:52934. Neem isa versatile tree broadly grown in tropical areas of India [76]. No mess. The results shown in the Table 2 is about the products safety. 2015;46:596601. Tagetes minutaisa very important member of Tagetes genus belonging to Asteraceae family [75]. Php 40 it is highly affordable than the other chemical insect repellent that can In addition to this, another study conducted by [author name] shows that lemongrass extract can be used as an insect repellent. transportation to go at our research environment. Characterization and evaluation of repellent effect of essential oil of Mangifera indica L. from Kenya. Efficacy of organic insecticides and repellents against brown marmorated stink bug in vegetables. Trongtokit Y, Curtis CF, Rongsriyam Y. Efficacy of repellent products against caged and free flying Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes. Nevertheless, Birkett et al. Article J Herb Spice Med Plants. Adulticidal and repellent properties of Cassia tora Linn. Studies have shown that different insect repellents use a similar mode-of-action. Privacy Scope and Delimitation This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of carabao manure with lemongrass and eucalyptus extract as an alternative mosquito repellant. Basil at 0.1ml dose in other studies [47, 61] repelled Anopheles for 1.5h and 0.75h, whereas, Tawatsin et al. Hence, major The researchers chose to do the experiment in this area since the marials Parasitol Res. stephensi. Naine SJ, Devi S. 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