Evaluation of In Vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Sesbania aculeata

I. Srikanth, K. Krishna Sai, G. Srihari, Dr. Ramanjaneyulu K, J. Himabindhu

 

Affiliation: Department of Pharmacognosy, Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Narsapur, Medak

ABSTRACT

Objective: The present study was aimed at the evaluation of in vitro anthelmintic activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Sesbania aculeata against Indian earthworm Pheretima posthuma. Methods: Four concentrations (25 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml, 75 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml) were tested and results were expressed in terms of time for paralysis and time of the death of worms. In this study, albendazole was used as a standard drug. Results: Ethanolic leaf extract of S. aculeata showed significant activity at higher concentrations when compared to standard group (Albendazole). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the ethanolic leaf extract of S. aculeata has shown more significant  anthelmintic activity when compared to albendazole against Indian earthworm P. posthuma.

Citation: Srikanth I (2019) Evaluation of In Vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Sesbania aculeata. Sci World J Pharm Sci, 1(1);1-3

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