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8 Substances Researched for Head Lice

Name	AC	CK
Eucalyptus	2	20
Anise	1	10
Clove	1	10
Coconut Oil	1	10
Grapefruit Seed Extract	1	10
Neem	1	10
Oregano	1	10
Cinnamon	1	1

Research Articles 8
Cumulative Knowledge Score 12
Overall Research Rating GOOD

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Although permethrin lotion is still effective for some people, coconut and anise spray can be a significantly more effective alternative treatment.Jan 01, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Pediatr. 2010 Jan ;169(1):55-62. Epub 2009 Apr 3. PMID: 19343362

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Anise, Coconut Oil

Diseases : Head Lice

Additional Keywords : Natural Versus Synthetics, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

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Grapefruit seed extract may offer a safe and effective therapy for treating head lice in children. Nov 27, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Parasitol Res. 2009 Nov 27. PMID: 19943066

Article Published Date : Nov 27, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Grapefruit Seed Extract

Diseases : Head Lice

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Neem seed extract shampoo is safe and effective in treating head lice infection in children. Jan 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Parasitol Res. 2007 Jan;100(2):329-32. Epub 2006 Aug 10. PMID: 16900389

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Neem

Diseases : Head Lice

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Oregano essential oil is effective against insecticide-susceptible and pyrethroid/malathion-resistant head lice.Mar 25, 2009

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Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Mar 25;57(6):2282-7. PMID: 19292466

Article Published Date : Mar 25, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Oregano

Diseases : Head Lice

Additional Keywords : Malathion Resistance, Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Pyrethroid Resistance

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Spray formulations containing clove and eucalyptus oils are effective against susceptible and pyrethroid/malathion-resistant head lice.May 01, 2010

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Pubmed Data : J Med Entomol. 2010 May;47(3):387-91. PMID: 20496586

Article Published Date : May 01, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Clove, Eucalyptus

Diseases : Head Lice

Additional Keywords : Malathion Resistance, Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Pyrethroid Resistance

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The efficacy of Australian essential oils for the treatment of head lice infestation in children.Apr 30, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Australas J Dermatol. 2018 May ;59(2):e99-e105. Epub 2017 Mar 7. PMID: 28266704

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Eucalyptus

Diseases : Head Lice

Pharmacological Actions : Insecticidal

Additional Keywords : Essential Oils

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Cinnamon bark essential oil is effective against head lice.Dec 01, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Int J Parasitol. 2005 Dec;35(14):1595-600. Epub 2005 Sep 15. PMID: 16188263

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2005

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Cinnamon

Diseases : Head Lice

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Quassia is a safe and effective alternative to clophenothanefor the treatment of head lice.Jan 01, 1978

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Pubmed Data : Acta Derm Venereol. 1978;58(6):557-9. PMID: 83089

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1978

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Diseases : Head Lice

Research Articles 8
Cumulative Knowledge Score 12
Overall Research Rating GOOD

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Although permethrin lotion is still effective for some people, coconut and anise spray can be a significantly more effective alternative treatment.Jan 01, 2010

Grapefruit seed extract may offer a safe and effective therapy for treating head lice in children. Nov 27, 2009

Neem seed extract shampoo is safe and effective in treating head lice infection in children. Jan 01, 2007

Oregano essential oil is effective against insecticide-susceptible and pyrethroid/malathion-resistant head lice.Mar 25, 2009

Spray formulations containing clove and eucalyptus oils are effective against susceptible and pyrethroid/malathion-resistant head lice.May 01, 2010

The efficacy of Australian essential oils for the treatment of head lice infestation in children.Apr 30, 2018

Cinnamon bark essential oil is effective against head lice.Dec 01, 2005

Quassia is a safe and effective alternative to clophenothanefor the treatment of head lice.Jan 01, 1978

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