Formulation of an herbal mosquito repellent
Journal Title: Annals of Plant Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
The present paper deals with formulation of a mosquito repellent product prepared using four plant materials viz, Homalomena aromatica, Ocimum basilicum, Ageratum conyzoides and Litsea glutinosa based on traditional knowledge in prevalent among the ethnic groups of Assam.
Authors and Affiliations
Prantik Sharma Baruah, Borthakur S. K.
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- DOI 10.21746/aps.2016.12.002
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