Preparation and applications of anti-mosquito herbal dhoopwati by using mosquito repellent plants Kaur Sukhdeep, Kumar Mukesh, Sharma Pooja, Sharma Indu, Upadhyay Sushil Kumar, Singh Raj* Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India *Corresponding Author: Raj Singh Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana133207, India. E-mail: dr.rajsingh09@gmail.com
Online published on 6 July, 2022. 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. Top Keywords Mosquito, Repellent, Dhoop, Herbal plants, Eco-friendly. Top |