• ISSN: 2349-6002
  • UGC Approved Journal No 47859
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Evalution of Anthelmintic activity of zea mays Leaves on Pheretima Posthuma

  • Unique Paper ID: 161028
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 498-504
  • Abstract:
  • Intestinal worms are a common issue in rural India, particularly in developing countries with poor personnel and environmental hygiene. Helminthiasis is a major cause of ill health, and anthelmintics are drugs used to kill infecting helminths. Synthetic drugs are available but have side effects, making them less effective but safer. Zea mays, a monoecious plant, is a natural anthelmintic that produces its leaves through seed. This study evaluated the in-vitro anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract of leaves from Zea mays, using adult earthworm (Pheretima posthuma) as a control. The extract showed better anthelmintic activity than the standard drug, indicating the plant's potential as an anthelmintic. The study highlights the potential of zea mays as a potential anthelmintic.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 498-504

Evalution of Anthelmintic activity of zea mays Leaves on Pheretima Posthuma

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