Biological activity of Schinus molle on Triatoma infestans

Biological activity of Schinus molle on Triatoma infestans

Hexanic extracts from leaves and fruits of Schinus molle were tested for repellent and insecticidal properties against first instar nymphs and eggs of Triatoma infestans, the vector of Chagas' disease. Leaf and fruit extracts were highly repellent for first nymphs. Fruit extracts had also ovici...

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Veröffentlicht in:Fitoterapia 2006-07, Vol.77 (5), p.381-383
Hauptverfasser: Ferrero, A.A., Werdin González, J.O., Sánchez Chopa, C.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anacardiaceae
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Fruit
General pharmacology
Medical sciences
Ovicidal activity
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Plant Leaves
Repellent activity
Schinus molle
Triatoma - drug effects
Triatoma infestans
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Zusammenfassung:Hexanic extracts from leaves and fruits of Schinus molle were tested for repellent and insecticidal properties against first instar nymphs and eggs of Triatoma infestans, the vector of Chagas' disease. Leaf and fruit extracts were highly repellent for first nymphs. Fruit extracts had also ovicidal activity.
ISSN:0367-326X
DOI:10.1016/j.fitote.2006.03.004