Nanoemulsion containing essential oil from Xylopia ochrantha Mart. produces molluscicidal effects against different species of Biomphalaria (Schistosoma hosts).

CONCLUSION: Thus, these results suggest the use of nanoemulsified essential oil from X. ochrantha as a possible alternative in controlling some Biomphalaria species involved in the schistosomiasis cycle. PMID: 30970079 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30970079?dopt=Abstract

Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - April 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Araújo FP, Albuquerque RDDG, Rangel LDS, Caldas GR, Tietbohl LAC, Santos MG, Ricci-Júnior E, Thiengo S, Fernandez MA, Santos JAAD, Faria RX, Rocha L Tags: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Source Type: research