Preparation and Applications of Anti-Mosquito Herbal Dhoopwati by  using Mosquito Repellent Plants

Sukhdeep Kaur; Mukesh Kumar; Pooja Sharma; Indu Sharma; Sushil Kumar  Upadhyay; Raj Singh

doi:10.48165/

Authors

Sukhdeep Kaur Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana,
Mukesh Kumar Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana,
Pooja Sharma Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.
Indu Sharma Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.
Sushil Kumar Upadhyay Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.
Raj Singh Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Mosquito, Repellent, Dhoop, Herbal plants, Eco-friendly

Abstract

Herbal dhoop is natural product which is composed of natural mosquito repellent plant parts. It is made from unique blend of plant extracts and aromatic oils which repels the mosquito or insects away and it is safe, non -toxic, eco-friendly.In the present study the essential oils and plants extract were tested at different concentrations with handmade mosquito stick at the corner of the room where large number of mosquitoes are present. The results revealed that the different combinations of herbal plants showmosquito repellent activities. Camphor, lemon grass, Neem, Tulsi, and Vitexnirgundis how highest mosquito repellences and no irritability was reported on the skin. Hence it is safe and eco-friendly in use.

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