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Anthelmintic Activity of Manilkara hexandra (Roxb) Dubard Leaves Extract on Indian Earthworm (Pheretima posthuma)

Abstract

The aim of present study was to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of aqueous extract of Manilkara hexandra (Roxb) dubard, is a tree species in the tribe Sapoteae, in the family Sapotaceae has been used in different system of traditional medication for the treatment. The therapeutic properties of the plant’s leaves, fruits, roots, and bark are well-known. Anthelmintic activity can be determined by time of paralysis and time of death of the worms. Piperazine citrate is used as standard refrance drug. Manilkara hexandra (Roxb) is a native of India, primarily found as a wild tree in the southern and northern parts of the country. It is widely spread in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra. Our goal is to gather useful information about the plant’s morphology, microscopy, phytoconstituents and pharmacological aspects.

Vishakha G Patil*, Diksha N Sonawane, Ankita R Raut, Himanshu C Chaudhari, Hemant P Suryawanshi

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