Suman Mandal, Rima Mahapatra and Lopamudra Chakravarty

In particular, mosquito-borne diseases pose serious public health concerns in India of which there were over 160,000 reported cases in 2021. Particularly those belonging to the Anopheles, Culex, and Aedes genera mosquitoes can spread several viruses that cause illnesses such as Japanese encephalitis, Dengue, and Malaria. Since there is currently no effective malaria vaccine, vector control is the main prophylactic measure. Even if conventional chemical repellents work well, their harmful side effects raise questions about environmental health and safety. Plant-based mosquito repellents, which have the bioactive phytochemicals present in plants may create safe, biodegradable substitutes, are becoming more and more popular. After the GC-MS analysis, it was also clear that some phytoconstituents of Acalypha indica have functional groups and heterocyclic rings comparable to those in renowned repellents, which underscored its possible repellent activities. This study aims to evaluate the mosquito-repellent potential of Acalypha indica. The plant is noted for its unique shape and extensive growth in disturbed regions. The goal of this research is to find safe, natural repellents that are also helpful in lessening mosquito bites and illness incidence.

DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i6d.15187

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