A preliminary study on the mosquito repellent effect of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society
;
: 33-37, 2005.
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en Inglés
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| ID: wpr-633015
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Dengue Fever (DF) and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) are now considered as major health problems in the Philippines. N,N,-dietyl-3-toluamide (DEET) is recognized as the most effective against Aedes aegypti. However, the concern about its use have underscored the need to find a safer alternative repellent.OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to determine and compare the repellent activity of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil against Aedes aegypti with 7% DEET using a double-blind controlled experimental trialMETHODOLOGY:
Twenty healthy subjects were allocated systematically by alternate assignment into three treatment groups (Control vs. Tea Tree oil, control vs. 7 percent DEET, Tea Tree oil vs DEET). All subjects were exposed to Aedes aegypti for 5 minutes every hour for 8 hours and the number of mosquitoes biting/landing were recorded and compared for each treatment groupRESULTS:
Fifty percent tea tree oil has a repellent activity against Aedes aegypti and its efficacy is comparable to 7% DEET. Both treatments were equally effective in repelling mosquitoes for 7 hours. No cutaneous reactions to both repellents were notedCONCLUSION:
The efficacy of tea tree oil is comparable to 7% DEET and is recommended as an alternative natural mosquito repellent.
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Té
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Árboles
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Aedes
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Dengue Grave
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Aceite de Árbol de Té
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DEET
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Melaleuca
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Dengue
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Voluntarios Sanos
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Repelentes de Insectos
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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