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K Purushotham, I Srikanth, N Mukhesh, K Swetha, Dr. K Ramanjaneyulu and J Himabindhu

Abstract: The present study explores that the evaluation of in vitro anthelmintic activity of aqueous leaf extract of Acalypha rhomboidea against Indian earthworm Pheretima posthuma. Four concentrations (25 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml, 75 mg/ml, 100mg/ml) were tested and results were expressed in terms of time for paralysis and time of death of worms. In this study, Albendazole was used as a standard drug. Aqueous leaf extract of Acalypha rhomboidea for anthelmintic activity has been demonstrated. Acalypha rhomboidea has shown significant activity at higher concentrations when compared to standard group (Albendazole).

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