Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025
Title:
EVALUATION OF ANTHELMENTIC ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF FURCRAEA FOETIDA LINN IN WORMS
Authors :
Umesh Mitte*, Sachin Hanamashetty, Prashant Hajare, Siddaram, Channabasappa, and Mallikarjun.
Abstract :
The present study was carried out to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of the aqueous extract of Furcraea foetida Linn. (family: Agavaceae) using earthworms (Pheretima posthuma) as experimental models. Furcraea foetida, commonly known as Mauritius hemp, has been traditionally used for various medicinal purposes, including the treatment of intestinal worm infestations. Fresh leaves of the plant were collected, authenticated, shade-dried, and extracted with distilled water using the maceration technique.
The aqueous extract was tested at different concentrations (25, 50, and 100 mg/mL) and compared with the standard drug Albendazole (10 mg/mL). The time taken for paralysis and death of the worms was recorded for each concentration. Phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of saponins, tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids, compounds known for their anthelmintic potential.
The results showed that the aqueous extract produced a dose-dependent anthelmintic effect, causing paralysis and death of worms in significantly shorter times compared to the control (p < 0.05). The activity at higher concentrations was comparable to that of the standard drug.
The study concludes that the aqueous extract of Furcraea foetida Linn. exhibits significant anthelmintic activity, supporting its traditional use as a natural remedy for helminthic infections and suggesting its potential as a source for herbal anthelmintic formulations.
Keywords: Furcraea foetida, aqueous extract, anthelmintic activity.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Umesh Mitte et al., Evaluation Of Anthelmentic Activity Of Aqueous Extract Of Furcraea Foetida Linn In Worms, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).
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