Das M K, Ansari M A
Malaria Research Centre (Field Station), Malacca, Car Nicobar, A&N Islands, India.
J Vector Borne Dis. 2003 Sep-Dec;40(3-4):100-4.
A field study was carried out to evaluate the mosquito repellent action of Cymbopogan martinii martinii Stapf var sofia oil in tribal village of Car Nicobar Island. Results revealed that application of 1 ml of the oil provided 98.7% protection in indoor and 96.52% in outdoor conditions during 12 h period of observation from the bites of An. sundaicus. Cymbopogan martinii martinii Stapf var sofia oil is an indigenous product, its application is safe and can be widely used for protection from malaria.
在卡尔尼科巴岛的部落村庄开展了一项实地研究,以评估马丁香茅(Cymbopogan martinii martinii Stapf var sofia)油的驱蚊作用。结果显示,在12小时的观察期内,涂抹1毫升该种油可使室内免受98.7%的骚扰阿蚊(An. sundaicus)叮咬,室外免受96.52%的叮咬。马丁香茅(Cymbopogan martinii martinii Stapf var sofia)油是一种本土产品,其使用安全,可广泛用于预防疟疾。