Traditional Use of Malaysian Plants for Insect Bite: A Review

Divashini Vijian, Wan Nazatul Shima Shahidan, Tuan Nadrah Naim Tuan Ismail, KANNAN THIRUMULU PONNURAJ

Abstract


The reaction of insect bites to humans is often neglected as it is considered not to have life threatening effects. In recent years, the disease transmission caused by the insects has become an eye opener for researchers to study in detail the reactions caused by the arthropods. Insect bites could cause various mild or severe effects on humans which necessitate effective insecticides or treatment. However, the commercially available insecticides contain various chemicals, making it not environmentally friendly. Therefore, this review focusses on the traditional use of medicinal plants available in Malaysia used for insect bites. Plants have various properties against insects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-feeding, analgesic, and antinociceptive properties. The plants listed here are easily accessible, cost effective, and environmentally friendly. With that in mind, this review focusses on the description of Malaysian plants that have been used traditionally for insect bites.  

Keywords


Insect bite, medicinal plant, insecticide, traditional, Malaysia

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