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VOL. 9, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Natural defenders: Recent discoveries of mosquito-repellent flora in India’s seven sister states
Authors
Dipanwita Reang, Vivek Jyoti Das
Abstract
The northeastern part of India, known as the Seven Sister
States comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura exhibits remarkable biodiversity in both plant
and animal life. The area's distinctive climate, varied landscape, and abundant
biological diversity contribute to its status as a center for endemic plant
species, many of which have been utilized for medicinal and other traditional
applications by local communities. There has been a notable increase in
research dedicated to exploring the mosquito-repellent characteristics of
several plants indigenous to this area. With
growing apprehensions regarding vector-borne illnesses like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya, the discovery of natural
plant-derived mosquito repellents has become increasingly vital. Traditional
knowledge and recent scientific studies have highlighted several plant species
native to this region that exhibit mosquito-repellent properties. This article
discusses the significance of these natural defenders
and their prospective applications.
Pages:32-38
How to cite this article:
Dipanwita Reang, Vivek Jyoti Das "Natural defenders: Recent discoveries of mosquito-repellent flora in India’s seven sister states". International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Vol 9, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 32-38
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