Linalool, derived from Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Presl leaf extracts, possesses molluscicidal activity against Oncomelania hupensis and inhibits infection of Schistosoma japonicum.

Protective efficacy against challenge infection Administration of 0.1 mg/L and 1.0 mg/L linalool induced highly significant worm burden reduction of 27.42% and 60.75% (Table 4 ), respectively, in agreement with highly significant decreases in worm egg counts in mouse liver (25.03% and 58.12% reduction, respectively) and intestine (23.36% and 64.90% reduction, respectively).

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