Eucalyptus citriodora oil in mosquito bite protection
Last edited 12/2019
Eucalyptus citriodora oil, hydrated, cyclized for mosquito bite prevention
Eucalyptus citriodora oil, hydrated, cyclized previously known as p-menthane 3,8 diol or PMD
- gives about the same amount of protection afforded by 15% DEET
- a PMD concentration of 30% plus bed nets was significantly more effective than placebo plus bed nets in reducing episodes of vivax malaria in the Bolivian Amazon
Reference:
- Public Health England. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK 2019