Evaluation of larvicidal activity and brine shrimp toxicity of rhizome extracts of Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 46(3): 377-380, May-Jun/2013. tab
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ABSTRACT
Introduction In this study, we used dichloromethane (DCM) and methanol (MeOH) extracts of the Zingiber zerumbet rhizome to evaluate brine shrimp lethality and larvicidal activity on Aedes aegypti and Anopheles nuneztovari mosquitoes. Methods Bioassays were performed by exposing third-instar larvae of each mosquito species to the DCM or MeOH extracts. Results Probit analysis with DCM and MeOH extracts demonstrated efficient larvicidal activity against A. aegypti and A. nuneztovari larvae. Conclusions The DCM and MeOH extracts showed higher activity against A. nuneztovari larvae than against A. aegypti larvae, suggesting that the extracts have species-specific activity. .
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Contexto en salud:
3_ND
Problema de salud:
3_dengue
Asunto principal:
Artemia
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Extractos Vegetales
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Aedes
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Zingiberaceae
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Rizoma
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Anopheles
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2013
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Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil