HERBAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT DHOOP STICK: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF EUPHORBIA TIRUCALLI AND CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA LATEX

  • Dr J Geetha Department of Pharmacognosy, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Dr S Jaya Prakash Department of Pharmaceutics, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Dr SK Senthil Kumar Department of Pharmaceutics, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • P Hariharan Department of Pharmacognosy, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • R Janani Department of Pharmacognosy, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • S Janani Department of Pharmacognosy, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • J Javith Department of Pharmacognosy, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • S Jayashree Department of Pharmacognosy, Arunai College of Pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v12i1.6560
Keywords: Euphorbia tiurcalli, Calotropis gigantea, Mosquito Repellent, Hand roll method, Dhoop Stick's formulation

Abstract

Background: Worldwide, mosquito-borne illness continues to be a serious public health concern. Dengue, chikungunya, and malaria are serious public health issues. The WHO estimates that the mosquito-borne illness affects 14.1 million people in India. There is a need for a natural substitute because synthetic repellents can include dangerous chemicals. The purpose of this study was to use plant latex to create and assess a natural mosquito repellent.

Methodology: Fresh latex from Euphorbia tirucalli and Calotropis gigantea was combined with other excipients known to have mosquito-repelling qualities to create the repellent. Following conventional procedures, the Dhoop stick's physico-chemical characteristics, moisture content, ash value, flammability, larvicidal activity, mosquito repellence, and safety profile were assessed. A cage test approach was used to measure repellence against different mosquitoes.

Result: For up to three hours, the Dhoop Stick's formulation demonstrated strong insect repellent protection. During safety testing, no skin irritation or toxicity was noted, and physiochemical analysis verified the stability and satisfactory burning qualities. Compared to synthetic repellents, the Herbal Dhoop stick, which is made with latex from E. tirucalli and C. gigantea, is safe, effective, and environmentally friendly.

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2026-02-13
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Dr J Geetha, Dr S Jaya Prakash, Dr SK Senthil Kumar, P Hariharan, R Janani, S Janani, J Javith, & S Jayashree. (2026). HERBAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT DHOOP STICK: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF EUPHORBIA TIRUCALLI AND CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA LATEX. IJRDO -JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND NURSING, 12(1), 10-20. https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v12i1.6560
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