Abstract

EVALUATION OF IN-VITRO ANTHELMINTIC ACTIVITY OF LAGENARIA SICERARIA FRUIT POWDER

Karle P. P.*, Chauhan H. V., Navghare V. V., Waghmare B. G. and Potulwar A. P.

Abstract

Parasitic helminthes affects both human being as well as animals. Most illnesses caused by helminthes are of a long-lasting and debilitating in nature. The parasitic gastroenteritis is caused by mixed infection with several species of stomach intestinal worms. Here We try to explore scientifically the anthelmintic potential of and substantiate its folklore claims. In present study Lagenaria siceraria fruit powder in aqueous was investigated for its anthelmintic activity against Pheretima posthuma and Ascardia galli. Increasing concentrations were used while doing the bioassay, which involved paralysis and death time of the worms. A significant anthelmintic activity was observed at a higher concentration.

Keywords: Anthelmintic activity; Lagenaria siceraria fruit powder; Ascardia galli; Pheretima posthuma.