Neem Repellent Lotion

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Neem tree, Azadiracta indica is considered the "village pharmacy" because of its numerous uses in healing different diseases. All of its part can e used to treat any kind of diseases ranging from cancer to skin infections.This study aimedto test the affectivity of neem leaves made as lotion in repelling insects especially mosquitoes. Report shows that dengue hemorrhagic fever is on the rise killing children. This is cause by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

METHODS

To make lotion, neem leaves was extracted using a blender and filtered using clean cheesecloth. The extracted juice was combined with 250 ml of water 15 ml of borax. 375ml of olive oil with emulsifying wax steric acid, ilang -illang, lecithin and vitamin E was added to the water mixture.The finished product was subjected to evaluation for their color, odor, viscosity effectively in preventing mosquito bites, time for the lotion to take effect, general acceptability, for allergic reactions and the cost. Thirty (30) respondents aged 11-54 years old were used to test the lotion.RESULTSResult showed that using neem repellent lotion ward off mosquitoes for about 40 minutes or more. It was also as effective as the commercial off lotion with little qualitative differences. In addition, the finished product proves to be cheaper than the commercial off lotion with saving of P63.87

DISCUSSIONS

As compare to commercial off lotion, neem lotion is safer because it does not contain harmful substance.