Mosquito-repellant and insecticidal compounds identified as oils present in the plant
Blumea lacera
[Burm. F.] DC. These compounds may be extracted from a plant source or synthetically synthesized and formulated to make anti-mosquito products.
Novel herbal mosquito repellent compositions comprising extracts of Blumea lacera which are prepared by solvent extraction and also by steam distillation are disclosed. These extracts and essential oils of Blumea Lacera are standardized, evaluated and characterized using chromatographic techniques. Further herbal mosquito repellent formulations in liquid, vapour and mat form are prepared from the said extracts. Polymer -bounded compositions for slow release are also prepared.
Morris, David G.; Shepherd, Alistair G.; Walker, M. Fiona, Australian Journal of Chemistry, 1982, vol. 35, # 5, p. 1061 - 1064
作者:Morris, David G.、Shepherd, Alistair G.、Walker, M. Fiona、Jemison, Robert W.