According to a pocket book published by the Ministry of Health, this disease is caused by the Plasmodium parasite which is transmitted by Anopheles mosquito bites . Well, you can start to prevent it by repelling mosquitoes in the surrounding environment by planting 4 of these plants. Want to know what the plants are? Come on, listen! Lets' check it out!
1. Lemon Eucalyptus
Leaves and stems on this plant , are widely used as a basis for oil pembutan to reduce interference from mosquito bites. The natural active substance contained in this plant, namely PMD ( para-methane-3,8-diol ) is useful to repel mosquitoes, which is equivalent to the DEET chemical commonly used as an insect repellent active ingredient that has been recognized by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) . You can use this plant intact or processed into oil to avoid interference, because the aroma of the active substance is not liked by mosquitoes.
2. Lavender
Who does not know this purple-colored herbal plants. Yep, in addition to being useful as a aroma therapy that can make your body relax, this plant can also prevent you from mosquito bites, you know! The content of the active substance Linalool contained in this plant, can be used to control mosquito disorders that are outdoors or indoors. In addition to being used as a mosquito repellent, this plant is also beautiful you can use it as a display on your home.
3. Kecombrang
Usually you use this ingredient as a spice in cooking, like a special Balinese chili sauce. But apparently, this plant can also repel mosquitoes from around you, you know! As reported by Mosquito Control , this plant is more effective at repelling mosquitoes, compared to chemicals that are used as additives for mosquito repellent products. According to research conducted in Thailand , the active substances contained in this plant, namely vetiverol and isolongifolene can inhibit mosquitoes that want to disturb you.
4. Geranium ( Pelargonium citrosum 'Van Leenii' )
Surely you are already familiar with this plant. Yep, besides lavender, this plant is widely used as an additional ingredient in mosquito repellent lotions . This plant is known as Citrosa or Citronella Geranium . The active substance contained in this plant is citronelal whose aroma can prevent mosquitoes from approaching their food target. Besides being able to be used in the form of oil, this plant can also enhance your home page, you know!
Well, those are some plants that you can use as natural ingredients to repel mosquitoes. Besides being useful as a mosquito repellent, this plant can also beautify your yard and home, you know Healthy Friend! So, let's start protecting the environment you will avoid from malaria, because if not us, who else? Don't share this article to the people closest to you and leave a comment below!
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