The usage of synthetic insecticides to control insect pests has led to both insecticide resistance and environmental persistence. Alternatively,
phytochemicals or plant derived pesticides which are ecofriendly, non-toxic to non target organisms, non persistent in nature have been used.
Therefore, researchers world over are engaged in a mission to hunt for novel phytochemicals that could potentially be used in the management of
insect-pests.
Tinospora crispa (family Menispermaceae), known as ‘akar patawali’ or ‘seruntum’ is an indigenous plants which grows wild in Malaysia. The
plant has been widely used in Asia and Africa as herbal remedy for a long time. In traditional medicine, a decoction from the stems of T. crispa has
been used for anti-inflammation, reducing thirst, increasing appetite, antipyretics, and maintaining good health. The stem of T. crispa have been
reported as one of the most prom