Anthelminitic activity of the whole plant of Sphaeranthus indius Linn.
1 G.L.A University, Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, Mathura (U.P)
2 K.L.E.S.'s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum (Karnataka)
3 College of Pharmacy, Agra (U.P)
Corresponding Author:Sonia sharma
The aim of present study was to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of the whole plant of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. against Pheretima posthuma and Ascardia galli Each extracts were studied in the bioassay at concentrations of 10, 50, 100 mg/ml, which involved determination of time of paralysis and time of death of the worms. Both extracts exhibited anthelmintic activity in a dose-dependent manner. The most significant activity was observed at the highest concentration of 100 mg/mL against both types of worms. Albendazole (10 mg/ml) and distilled water were included as standard reference and control, respectively. The present study indicates that the whole plant of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. does possess anthelmintic activity.
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sharma, S., jalalpure, s., semwal, b., tandon, s., & agarwal, n. (2011). Anthelminitic activity of the whole plant of Sphaeranthus indius Linn.. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v1i2.03
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