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present study was to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of H.
indicum against helminthiasis.
Research frontiers
Tannins or their metabolites have a direct effect on the
viability of the pre-parasitic stages of helminthes. Essential
oils, flavonoids, terpenoids and other phytochemicals, which
are present in the plant, may be responsible for having an
anthelmintic effect.
Related reports
Shoge Mansurat Oluwatoyin et al., reported the potent
efficacy of methanolic extract of H. indicum against microbial
infections. From the earlier studies reported by Osungunna
and Adedeji, it was clear that this plant has potent effect on
microbes. Based on these related reports, the anthelmintic
activity assessment for this plant was carried out.
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