摘要 |
Disclosed herein is an insect proof or insecticidal composition for the conservation of cultural properties against termites, comprising an extract of Asarum sieboldii as an active ingredient. Based on a methanol extract of Asarum sieboldii or a hexane fraction from the methanol extract, the composition is environmentally friendly and non-toxic to humans and animals. Also, because of its excellent insecticidal activity against termites, the composition can be used to protect wooden structures and cultural properties from termite damage, which is a great threat to the life of wooden structures and cultural properties, without toxicity to humans and animals. |