Pyrethrins
- Name
- Pyrethrins
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001640
- Description
The active insecticidal constituent of CHRYSANTHEMUM CINERARIIFOLIUM flowers. Pyrethrin I is the pyretholone ester of chrysanthemummonocarboxylic acid and pyrethrin II is the pyretholone ester of chrysanthemumdicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Permethrin An insecticide used to prevent infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). Bioallethrin Bioallethrin was used for lice and scabies infestation. Other pyrethroids are now used in place of bioallethrin. Pyrethrum extract A chrysanthemum flower extract used to treat head, pubic, and body lice. - Drugs & Drug Targets