In vitro anthelmintic activity of Gossypium herbaceum

Abstract

The present study was aimed at the evaluation of in vitro anthelmintic activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Gossypium herbaceum against Indian earthworm Pheretima posthuma. Three concentrations (25 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml, 75mg/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. Ethanolic leaf extract of Gossypium herbaceum showed more significant activity at higher concentrations when compared to standard group (Albendazole).