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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Vol. 14, Issue 6 (2025)

A review on custard apple having anti-headlice property

Author(s):

Shubhangi Paithankar, Vaishnavi Tupe, Komal Bahiram, Manisha Raut and Anil Jadhav

Abstract:

Hair has a significant role in body appeal, thus it's critical to preserve its health and beauty. A pediculosis capitis infestation, also referred to as head lice effects, is caused by an infestation of pediculus humanus capitis, an obligatory ectoparasite of humans that only affects the human scalp and feeds on human blood. Since chemical insecticides can have negative effects on hair, natural remedies are gaining more interest since they are believed to eliminate lice in a different way. A little tree that can reach a height of three to seven meters, the custard apple, or Annona squamosa L., is a member of the Annonaceae family. According to numerous research studies, squamosa has medicinal qualities and is a well-known plant seed for getting rid of head lice. The anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-microbial, pesticidal, capabilities of seed oil.

Custard apple Seed

Fig. 1: Custard apple Seed

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How to cite this article:
Shubhangi Paithankar, Vaishnavi Tupe, Komal Bahiram, Manisha Raut and Anil Jadhav. A review on custard apple having anti-headlice property. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2025;14(6):290-295. DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2025.v14.i6d.15668

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