Anthelmintic Activity Of Ethanolic Seed Extract Of Abrus Precatorius Linn
Author(s):
Rajani.A, K. Hemamalini, S.K. Arifa Begum, KVLD. Spandana, Parvathalu, B. Gowtham
Abstract:
Abrus precatorius Linn. (Fabaceae) is a climbing shrub widely distributed in most of the districts of the country in hedges and among bushes on open lands. The objective of this work is to evaluate and compare anthelmintic activity of ethanolic extract of red seeds of Abrus precatorius. Earth worms were used for anthelmintic activity. Albendazole was used as standard drug. Time required for paralysis and death of animals were noted for each sample.Abrus precatorius Linn. (Fabaceae) is a climbing shrub widely distributed in most of the districts of the country in hedges and among bushes on open lands. The objective of this work is to evaluate and compare anthelmintic activity of ethanolic extract of red seeds of Abrus precatorius. Earth worms were used for anthelmintic activity. Albendazole was used as standard drug. Time required for paralysis and death of animals were noted for each sample.
How to cite this article:
Rajani.A, K. Hemamalini, S.K. Arifa Begum, KVLD. Spandana, Parvathalu, B. Gowtham. Anthelmintic Activity Of Ethanolic Seed Extract Of Abrus Precatorius Linn. Pharma Innovation 2013;1(11):17-19.