Formulation and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Mos...

Formulation and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Mosquito Repellent Jar Candle

Author Name : Dr. Yelmate A.A., Dr. Satpute K.L, Ms. Polawar Rutuja, Mr. Kande Suyog, Mr. Homkar Atharv

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Herbal oils are considered comparatively safer and better alternative to synthetic derivatives against mosquito. Present work was done with an aim to develop an herbal preparation (candle/ Jar candle) and evaluate the mosquito repellent activity of neem oil, Clove oil, tulsi oil and Eucalyptus oil.

Materials and Methods: The purchased oils were formulated into herbal mosquito repellent candle. The candle was evaluated for mosquito repellent activity using standard method under proper laboratory conditions.

Results: The candle formulation gave protection against mosquito bites without any allergic reaction to the test person.

Conclusion: Use of unique herbal formulation from natural products, with mosquito repellent activity may help in reducing the harmful effects of synthetic mosquito repellents on human health.

KEYWORDS: Essential oil, Mosquito repellent candle, Arthropods, economical.