Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Mosquito Repellent Coil
By : Mr. K K Sivaramkrishnan,
Thrissur (Trichur),
Kerala
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested
herbal mosquito repellent coil.
Ingredients: 20 g each-Leaves of
Krishna tulasi (Ocimum
tenuiflorum L.), leaves
of Camphor tulasi (Ocimum
kilimandscharicum Gürke), leaves
of Neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.), leaves of Koovala (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa), leaves of Cocoa (Theobroma
cacao L.), leaves of Peper (Piper betle L.), leaves and flowers of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), root of Khus (Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty), resin
of Kundirikka (Boswellia serrata Roxb.), leaves of Amaltash (Cassia fistula L.), fibers of fruits of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), Sawdust, Maida or resin of Kolamavu (Machilus glaucescens (Nees) Wight), Neem Oil
(Azadirachta indica A.Juss.) and Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf) and 20 ml Diesel or DEP oil (optional).
Preparation: Collect,
wash, dry and grind the leaves, roots, and flowers to prepare a powder. Add resin
of Kundirikka, Sawdust and charcoal from fibers of Coconut. Further, add a binding agent
Maida or resin of Kolamavu. Heat all the Organic oils upto 100 degree Celsius and
allow to cool, add Diesel or DEP oil (optional) in 1:1 ratio. Add the prepared
powder with binding agent and knead into dough. Roll into convenient shapes and use as a repellent.
Dosage/Application: Burn the prepared repellent during the time in need.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
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