PMID: 22557358Jan 1, 2010Paper

Anthelmintic Activity of Rhizomes of Nymphaea rubra Linn.

Ancient Science of Life
S K BeheraVikash Dash

Abstract

The Anthelmintic activity of petroleum ether, methanol and chloroform extract of rhizomes of Nymphaea rubra Linn were evaluated separately and the activities were compared with that of Albendazole. The petroleum ether, ethanol and chloroform extract exhibited dose dependent activity. The ethanolic extract showed remarkable Anthelmintic activity.

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