Evaluation of in vitro anthelmintic activity of Acalypha rhomboidea

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).