Comparitive Study of Formulated Herbal Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks with Market Product
S. Valarmathi *
Annaiveialnkanni Pharmacy College, India.
M. Senthil Kumar
Annaiveialnkanni Pharmacy College, India.
. Chithra
Annaiveialnkanni Pharmacy College, India.
. Coralinanisha
Annaiveialnkanni Pharmacy College, India.
Antony nelson Prabhu
Annaiveialnkanni Pharmacy College, India.
Aloysius Shibin
Annaiveialnkanni Pharmacy College, India.
. Abzal
Annaiveialnkanni Pharmacy College, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The mosquito repellent formulations that are available on the market are causing irritations like coughing, sneezing, allergic reactions and respiratory disorders to human.The mosquito repellents available in the market are in various forms like colis,mats,sprays and fast cards. So the present study was carried out to formulate mosquito repellent incense sticks using herbals like Vitex negundo, Neem, Holy basil, and Garlic. The poly herbal mosquito repellent formulation are made by hand rolling method.The solid formulation containing binders and additives are rolled in the form of incense sticks and dried for 24 hrs. After drying its evaluated and compared with the market formulation. The prepared herbal mosquito incense sticks are potent, safe with more duration of time and less cost.
Keywords: Mosquito repellents, essential oil, herbals