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Title:Herbal Mosquito Repellant
Members: Reyes,Patrick Riel;Bola,Danica;Lobo,Janine;Beltran,Erica;
Legaspi,MeganMontero,Gio
Abstract:Our topic is all about the Herbal Mosquito Repellant.We chose this topic because of the seasonal
Dengue Fever attacks lately this year.We are going to use Atis as the main ingredient to our Experiment.Atis
lotion was first implemented here in the Philippines by the DOST.
A mosquito repellent lotion from the leaves of atis (sweet sop) was invented by the Philippine Council for
Health Research and Development (PCHRD). PCHRD is one of the five branch councils of the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST), according to them, the atis lotion mosquito repellent was created using the
extracts of atis leaves mixed with other locally accessible materials. According to PCHRD, the atis lotion is
made of 10.125 percent mineral oil, 1.02 percent sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, nine percent propylene
glycol, 0.22 percent methyl paraben, 0.135 percent propyl paraben, 70 percent water, and 10 percent plant
extract.(As for our group,we are going to use other materials)
Atis leaves, unripe fruit, and the seeds of atis (Anona squamosa) contain vermicidal and insecticidal properties.
It is an inexpensive alternative in avoiding mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and filariasis.
The atis lotion mosquito repellent is a personal care product used in preventing mosquito bites which cause
itchiness, inflammation and discomfort to individuals, the PCHRD said.
Another research proves that atis fruit has anti-microbial activity that fights some pathogenic microorganisms. S
aureus and S pneumonia are plant extracts that may serve as valuable sources of compounds with therapeutic
antibiotic potentials. [via osist.dost.gov.ph]
Problem: How are we going to make the Atis/Sop lotion?
Hypothesis: By making mixtures and solutions using different elements and liquid substances.
Objectives to make an effective lotion
Significance To lessen the Dengue Fever attacks in the Anthonian Community
Review of Related Literature and Related Studies
http://www.investigatoryprojectexample.com/news/herbal-mosquito-repellent.html
en.wikipedia.org
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http://chemistry.about.com/od/healthbeautyprojects/a/naturalmosquitorepellent.htm
http://clinicalcareguide.com/herbal-mosquito-repellant/
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34234.asp
http://www.google.com.ph/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=html
Materials Needed
For Scent(Choose only 1)
y Lemon eucalyptus oily Geranium oil and soybean oily Citronellay Neem oily Clove oily Fennel
For Lotion/Solution
y lemon peels and/or orange peelsy mint leaves and/or pennyroyal leaves and/or sage leavesy rubbing alcohol or witch hazel
Procedure
Make a strong tea with the peels and the mint leaves. You can use each ingredient separately if you like or
combine them to suit your sense of smell. Its best to soak the ingredients over night in a covered pan. The
next day strain. Mix the strong herbal tea half and half with either witch hazel or rubbing alcohol and put in
a spray bottle. Spray yourself down before going outside in the evening.