Abstract

A REVIEW: HERBAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT PLANT

Sayali Bapu Karche*, Dr. Amita B. Dongare, Prof. Vaishali S. Jagtap

Abstract

Herbal plants, which contain a range of physiologically active compounds that are advantageous for improving one's quality of life, are the main source of both modern and conventional herbal therapy for sickness prevention. As an environmentally friendly alternative to repellents made of chemicals.The candle includes a blend of natural essential oils, including lemon, lavender, and rosemary, which are known for their capacity to ward off insects, together with an appropriate wax base for optimal burning. The number of diseases caused by mosquitoes is rising daily. Among the diseases that mosquitoes commonly cause are chicken-gunya, dengue, zika virus, filariasis, malaria, and yellow fever.The produced candle was examined in the lab at room temperature. The produced candle is evaluated for organoleptic characteristics, including colour, texture, and fragrance, as well as for flammability and irritability. Examine. Herbal mosquito repellent candles are beneficial for both human health and insects. The formulation method involved determining the ideal concentrations for each essential oil in order to maximise efficacy and guarantee safety for indoor use. The effectiveness of the candles as a mosquito deterrent was evaluated by measuring its duration and effectiveness through controlled field testing. Physical characteristics including stability, scent throw, and burn time were also evaluated. The results showed that the polyherbal composition significantly reduced mosquito attraction; an optimal combination showed enhanced effectiveness.

Keywords: Mosquito species type, Mosquito life cycle, illness, mechanism of action, herb and Extract.