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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.