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Research Paper | Pharmacy | India | Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023 | Popularity: 5.6 / 10
Evaluation of Phytochemical Screening and Anthelmintic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Carica Papaya L. Seed
Snehal S. Jadhav, Ranjeet Y. Hasabe, Saniya A. Shikalgar, Prathamesh D. Salunkhe, Rituja D. Dange, Yogita S. Dhanawade
Abstract: Carica Papaya Linn. is belonging to the family Caricaceae and is also known as "paw - paw. " Papaya has remarkable therapeutic characteristics that can be used to cure a variety of illnesses. The Carica papaya plant's various parts, including the fruit, seeds, latex, and leaves, have been shown to have medicinal benefits. This research focuses on anthelmintic activity of seeds. Thus Carica Papaya acts as a multifaceted plant. Identifying the plant chemicals' mechanisms and studying the extract's active ingredient are equally important. Anthelmintic activity of the various aqueous extract of seeds of Carica Papaya Linn. Evaluated on earthworms and the results were compared with standard drug, Albendazole (10 mg/mL). It was found that there was no final recovery in the case of worms treated with aqueous extract of Carica Papaya L. Aqueous extract of seeds of Carica Papaya Linn. Also showed dose - dependent reduction of earthworm death and paralysis. Aqueous extract of Carica Papaya Linn. Showed highly significant anthelmintic activity at the concentration of 10 mg/ml. The results showed that the aqueous extract of Carica Papaya Linn. It has wormicidal properties and can be used as an anthelmintic.
Keywords: Carica Papaya L, caricaceae, PheretimaPosthuma, un - ripe seed, Anthelmintic, Helminths
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023
Pages: 997 - 1000
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR231001153750
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