Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract of Asystasia gangeticum

Abstract

Methanolic extract of the leaves of   Asystasia gangeticum were screened for its anthelmintic activity against earthworms (Pheretima posthuma) and roundworms (Ascaridiagalli). The parameters like the time of paralysis and the time of death were determined by using the extract at the concentrations of (10-100 mg/ml). The extract exhibited significant anthelmintic activity at highest concentration of 100 mg/ml as compared with piperazine citrate (10 mg/ml) as standard reference and distilled water as control.