Evaluating acaricidal activity of commiphora swynertonii (Burrt.) bark Exudate against common Ticks in Tanzania
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2014-11-30
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Commiphora swynertonii (CS) exudate tapped from bark is extensively used by Maasai and many other
tribes in Tanzania and Kenya for treatment of various ailments in animals and human beings. The
exudate is said to have strong wound healing ability and acaricidal activity. The aim of this study was to
establish effectiveness of acaricidal activity of the exudate on common ticks Rhipicephalus
appendiculatus (RA) and Amblyioma variegatum (AV). Larval Packet test (LPT) and Adult immersion
test (AIT) were used. The exudate was found to have strong acaricidal activity against the ticks with LC50
= 1.72 mg/ml for RA while for AV it was 1.91 mg/ml. The LC 99 of the exudate for RA was 3.5 mg/ml
and that of AV was 3.7 mg/ml. The exudate also prevented or reduced oviposition and egg hatching
capability. Thus CS exudate is recommended for use in protecting livestock and domesticate animals
against ectoparasites.
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International Journal of Herbal Medicine 2014, 2 (4): 19-25
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Commiphora swynertonii, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, Amblyioma variegatum, Acaricidal Activity., Exudate