In-vitro pediculicidal activity of Hedychium spicatum essential oil

The essential oil extracted from rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum was evaluated for in-vitro pediculicidal activity. At 5%, 2% and 1% concentration the essential oil showed more significant activity than 1% permethrin based product.

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Published in:	Fitoterapia Vol. 78; no. 7; pp. 470 - 473
Main Authors:	Jadhav, Varsha, Kore, Anagha, Kadam, V.J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01-12-2007 Elsevier
Subjects:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Essential oil Female General pharmacology Hedychium spicatum Insecticides - administration & dosage Insecticides - pharmacology Insecticides - therapeutic use Lice Infestations - prevention & control Male Medical sciences Parasitic Sensitivity Tests Pediculicidal activity Pediculus - drug effects Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food Pharmacology. Drug treatments Phytotherapy Plant Oils - administration & dosage Plant Oils - pharmacology Plant Oils - therapeutic use Rhizome Scalp Dermatoses - prevention & control Zingiberaceae Hedychium spicatum Pediculicidal activity Essential oil Monocotyledones Pharmacognosy Angiospermae Plant origin Spermatophyta In vitro Biological activity Medicinal plant Zingiberaceae
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Summary:	The essential oil extracted from rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum was evaluated for in-vitro pediculicidal activity. At 5%, 2% and 1% concentration the essential oil showed more significant activity than 1% permethrin based product.
ISSN:	0367-326X
DOI:	10.1016/j.fitote.2007.02.016