DOST eyes potential use of cinnamon, pili&based mosquito repellent

by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter A mosquito repellent made from forest products is being developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to support the country’s efforts against dengue.  Residual byproducts from essential oil production, such as cinnamon bark, almaciga, and pili resin are being repurposed into incense cones and sticks as insect […]

DOST eyes potential use of cinnamon, pili&based mosquito repellent
by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter A mosquito repellent made from forest products is being developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to support the country’s efforts against dengue.  Residual byproducts from essential oil production, such as cinnamon bark, almaciga, and pili resin are being repurposed into incense cones and sticks as insect […]