Nerolidol (3, 7, 11-trimethyl-1, 6, 10-dodecatrien-3-ol) is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene
alcohol that is present in various plants with a floral odor. It is synthesized as an intermediate …

Currently, the use of synthetic chemicals to control insects and arthropods raises several
concerns related to environment and human health. An alternative is to use natural products …

Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese scrolls, and Ayurvedic literature record physicians
administering aromatic oils to their patients. Today society looks to science to document …

Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a huge threat for millions of people worldwide,
since they act as vectors for devastating parasites and pathogens. Culicidae control is of …

In recent years, more attention has been given to the early diagnostic evaluation of patients
with dementia which is essential to identify patients with cognitive symptoms who may have …

This review aims to describe essential oils and their constituent compounds that exhibit
bioactivity against Aedes aegypti L.(Diptera: Culicidae) larvae, the immature stage of the …

Pimpinella anisum (anise), belonging to Umbelliferae family, is an aromatic plant which has
been used In Iranian traditional medicine (especially its fruits) as carminative, aromatic …

Microcapsules containing citronella essential oil were prepared by complex coacervation
and applied to cotton textiles in order to study the repellent efficacy of the obtained fabrics …

Musca domestica L.(Diptera: Muscidae), commonly called the house fly, is a major domestic,
medical and veterinary pest that causes irritation, spoils food and acts as a vector for many …

Plants naturally produce bioactive compounds along with many secondary metabolites
which serve as defensive chemical against herbivorers including insect pests. One group of …