Members of the genus Curcuma L. have been used in traditional medicine for centuries for
treating gastrointestinal disorders, pain, inflammatory conditions, wounds, and for cancer …

Essential oils (EOs) are complex mixtures of volatile compounds extracted from different
parts of plants by different methods. There is a large diversity of these natural substances …

Responding to the increased popularity of herbal medicines and other forms of
complementary or alternative medicine world-wide, this reference reviews and evaluates …

Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal
protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent …

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 …

Natural plant products have been used throughout human history for various purposes.
Having co-evolved with animal life, many of the plants from which these natural products are …

Turmeric, derived from the plant Curcuma longa, is a gold-colored spice commonly used in
the Indian subcontinent, not only for health care but also for the preservation of food and as …

Background The worldwide threat of arthropod-transmitted diseases, with their associated
morbidity and mortality, underscores the need for effective insect repellents. Multiple …

Since ancient times, plant products were used in various aspects. However, their use
against pests decreased when chemical products became developed. Recently, concerns …

The mosquito repellent activity of 38 essential oils from plants at three concentrations was
screened against the mosquito Aedes aegypti under laboratory conditions using human …