In this study fruitof Benincasahispida (Thunb.)Cogn. (Cucurbitaceae) have been investigated for anthelmintic properties against Pheritimapasthuma(Indian earthworms). The pulverized fruit powder of Benincasahispida was subjected to successive extraction in a Soxhlet apparatus using benzene, chloroform, alcohol and water.Three dilutions with concentration of 1.0 mg/ml, 5.0 mg/ml and 10.0 mg/ml of all extracts; standard Piperazine citrate (10 mg/ml) and Control (Normal saline) were screened to

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... rd the time taken to paralyse (P) and kill (D) the worms.The worms which were treated with aqueous extract hasshown the significant effect causing paralysis and death of worms at concentration of 100 mg/ml as compared to the standard and control.