Anthelmintic Activity Of Leaves Of Erythrina Indica Lam

Abstract

Ethanol, chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts of leaves of Erythrina indica (EI) were studied for its anthelmintic property against Pheritima Posthuma. The activity was assessed by the determination of time of paralysis and time of death of earth worms. Piperazine citrate (10mg/kg) was included as standard. All the three extracts exhibited good anthelmintic activity.