can Centella Asiatica acts as an insecticide?

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can Centella Asiatica acts as an insecticide?

2007-11-10 16:12:51 · 1 answers · asked by tyra 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Many properties are ascribed to this plant (also called Gotu Kola among other names) including antibacterial and antiviral applications. In addition, a 2004 study has shown that an ethanolic extract of the plant is an effective insecticide against Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes.

2007-11-13 01:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋