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September 10, 2025Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices

Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of Meyna spinosa Roxb. – A folk medicinal plant of Northeast India

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SSSaikat SenJYJosé Ramón YusteRCRaja Chakraborty

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Overview

In vitro assessment showed significant anthelmintic effects against Pheretima posthuma, suggesting potential as a natural antiparasitic agent.

Key Points

  • The methanolic extract of Meyna spinosa demonstrated significant anthelmintic activity against Pheretima posthuma.
  • At 150 mg/mL concentration, the extract exhibited strong paralysis and reduced mortality time for worms.
  • This study utilized in vitro testing to evaluate the effectiveness of the extract compared to the standard drug albendazole.
  • The findings suggest that Meyna spinosa has potential as a natural alternative for treating worm infections.

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Sen et al. (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1e25b54b1d3bfb60fff55https://doi.org/10.25173/jtfp.111
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