Abstract
The methanolic extract of Prosopis spicigera Leaves was investigated for anthelmintic activity using earthworms (Pheretima posthuma). The concentrations (25, 50, and 100mg/ml) of plant extract were tested in this study. Piperazine citrate (10 mg/ml) was used as reference standard drug whereas distilled water as control. Determination of paralysis time and death time of the worms were recorded. Extract exhibited significant anthelmintic activity at the concentration 100mg/ml. The result shows that methanolic extract possesses vermicidal activity and found to be effective as an anthelmintic. Therefore, the anthelmintic activity of the methanolic extract of Prosopis spicigera Leaves has been reported.
