Investigation of Phytochemical Screening and In-Vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Zaleya decandra (L)

Srishailam, Suresh Kasala
2016 Ijppr.Human   unpublished
The aim of the present study was to explore the phytochemical screening and in vitro anthelmintic activity of Zaleya decandra (L). Extract of Zaleya decandra was taken for anthelmintic activity against Indian earthworm Pheretima posthuma.Various concentrations of aqueous extract was evaluated (20, 30, 40,50mg/ml). Albendazole drug was used as standard drug. Albendazole causes death of the parasite. The results were expressed in terms of time taken for paralysis as well as death of Pheretima
more » ... huma. At 50mg/ml the extract exhibited maximum potential when compared to albendazole.
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