Evaluation of Anthelmintic Potential of Alpinia galanga Aerial Parts
| Main Authors: | Ramesh Kumar Verma, Garima Mishra, Pradeep Singh |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
, 2019
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/4603462 |
Daftar Isi:
- The aim of this study was to look into the anthelmintic potential of Alpinia galanga aerial parts extracts. The anthelmintic function of petroleum ether, methanolic, and aqueous extracts of Alpinia galanga aerial parts was tested using Indian adult earthworm Pheritima posthuma as experimental worms. Methanolic (50 and 100 mg/kg) and aqueous (100 mg/kg) extracts both demonstrated strong anthelmintic activity, with the methanolic extract being more effective than the aqueous extract. Paralysis was observed at (5.40±0.03416) and (2.40±0.03416) minutes in the case of methanolic extract at 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg concentrations, respectively, and death at (8.30±0.02887) and (6.40±0.04282) minutes. Paralysis was observed at (5.40±0.03416) and (2.40±0.03416) minutes in the case of methanolic extract at 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg concentrations, respectively, and death at (8.30±0.02887) and (6.40±0.04282) minutes. As compared to the standard compound, the methanolic extract of the aerial sections of Alpinia galanga displayed substantial anthelmintic activity in a dose-dependent manner.