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From Nature to Nurture: The Formulation of Anti-Mosquito of Essential Oil

from Bottlebrush Plants(Callistemon Viminalis)

Group Members:

Caña, Jo-Ann Li M.

Cano, Princess Phoebe B.

Lima, Danica Marie R.

Mas, Daisy Mae

Millara, Kyle Faith

Nable, Lara Danica

Roa, Chris Lorenz C.

December 13, 2024


RATIONALE

Mosquitoes (Culicidae) are a significant public health concern because they

can serve as vectors of dengue fever, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya,

malaria, and yellow fever. Synthetic chemicals are becoming less effective against

mosquitoes and can harm humans and the environment. DEET, a common mosquito

repellent, also has potential side effects. To address these issues, there is a growing

interest in developing natural, plant-based alternatives to control mosquitoes

(Muhammad Ghazanfar Abbas et al., 2024).

Essential oils (EOs) have become increasingly popular in recent years. Many

people use them as a natural alternative to traditional medicine, incorporating them

into various aspects of their lives. These versatile oils are found in a wide range of

products, from food flavorings to personal care items and household cleaners. While

many people believe that essential oils are safe and natural alternatives to traditional

medicine, there is limited scientific research to support these claims(Ramsey, J. T., et.

Al, 2020). Essential oils (EOs) are fragrant extracts obtained from various plants.

Their composition varies depending on the plant species from which they are

extracted. It is estimated that more than 200 compounds may be present in these oils.

Consequently, several applications have been studied, including their antimicrobial,

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-mosquito, and antioxidant properties (Pezantes-

Orellana, C., et. al, 2024).

Bottle Brush (Callistemon viminalis), are versatile and have many uses. They

are used in forestry, for producing essential oils, and as windbreaks. They can also

help restore degraded land and are used as indicators of environmental health (Zubair,
2013). Bottle Brush (Callistemon viminalis), popularly known as bottle brush, is an

ornamental plant belonging to the Myrtaceae Family. The essential oil from this

species can be found in both the flowers and the leaves, and there are studies that

demonstrate antibacterial, allelopathic, and antioxidant activities for the essential oil

from the leaves (Sales et al., 2017). Previous studies have identified various

compounds in Bottle Brush (Callistemon viminalis), including flavonoids,

triterpenoids, and phloroglucinol derivatives. These compounds have been linked to

several potential health benefits, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-

parasitic properties (Zubair, 2013).

A study published in MDPI found that the essential oil of Bottle Brush

(Callistemon viminalis) showed significant repellent against various mosquito

species, including Aedes aegypti, Anopheles gambiae, and Culex quinquefasciatus.

This suggests that the essential oil could be a potential natural alternative to synthetic

repellents but no one ever make the product that just solely focus on Bottle Brush

(Callistemon viminalis) (Muhammad et al., 2024).

The purpose of this study is to explore whether the bottle brush is reliable

and effective repellents against mosquitoes. This will also investigate the oviposition

deterrent potential of EOs from the bottlebrush.


OBJECTIVES

The objective of this experimental research to determine the level of

effectiveness Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) essential oil as mosquito repellent.

1. How does each ratio treatment of bottle brush essential oil repellent

affect the mosquito?

2. Is there a significant difference between each ratio treatment against

mosquito?

3. How effective bottle brush essential oil repellent against mosquitoes?

4. How long does the repellent effect of essential oils in bottle brush last?

5. What is the average number of days as the mosquito start to die?


References

Muhammad Ghazanfar Abbas, Azeem, M., Muhammad Umar Bashir, Ali, F.,
Raimondas Mozūratis, & Muhammad Binyameen. (2024). Chemical Composition,
Repellent, and Oviposition Deterrent Potential of Wild Plant Essential Oils against
Three Mosquito Species. Molecules, 29(11), 2657–2657.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29112657

Ramsey, J. T., Shropshire, B. C., Nagy, T. R., Chambers, K. D., Li, Y., & Korach, K.
S. (2020). Essential Oils and Health. The Yale Journal of Biology and
Medicine, 93(2), 291.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7309671/

Sales, T. A., Cardoso, M. D. G., Guimarães, L. G. D. L., Camargo, K. C., Rezende, D.


A. C. S., Brandão, R. M., Souza, R. V., Ferreira, V. R. F., Marques, A. E., Magalhães,
M. L., & Nelson, D. L. (2017). Essential Oils from the Leaves and Flowers of
Callistemon viminalis: Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of the Insecticide
and Antifungal Activities. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 8(10), 2516–2529.
https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2017.810171

Zubair, M. (2013). Antioxidant Potential and Oil Composition of Callistemon


viminalis Leaves. The Scientific World Journal, 2013,
https://www.academia.edu/11256737/Antioxidant_Potential_and_Oil_Composition_o
f_Callistemon_viminalis_Leaves

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