In-vitro pediculicidal activity of Hedychium spicatum essential oil.

Author(s): Jadhav V, Kore A, Kadam VJ

Affiliation(s): Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. drvmjadhav_bvcop@rediffmail.com

Publication date & source: 2007-12, Fitoterapia., 78(7-8):470-3. Epub 2007 May 24.

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The essential oil extracted from rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum was evaluated for in-vitro pediculicidal activity. At 5%, 2% and 1% concentration the essential oil showed more significant activity than 1% permethrin based product.