In vitro comparative study of Bilimbi and Star fruit extracts for Anthelmintic activity

In the present study, aqueous methanolic extract of Bilimbi and aqueous acetone extract of Star fruit were assessed for its anthelminthic activity against adult e arthworms (Pheretima posthuma). Various concentrations of both extracts were tested and results were expressed in terms of time for paralysis and time for death of worms. Albendazole was used as a reference standard. The result revealed that the bilimbi fruit extract was more effective compared to the standard and star fruit extract with 30.50 and 47 minutes for paralysis and death respectively at the concentration of 100mg/ml, that of standard and star fruit was 34.32 and 48.00 and 40.60 and 57.30 minutes for paralysis and death respectively. The comparative study showed that out of the two, bilimbi fruit extract proves to be a better anthelmintic remedy.