In–vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Pet – Ether Extract of Portulaca Oleracea (linn.) against Pheritima Posthuma

Present study was carried out to investigate the anthelmintic potential of petroleum-ether extract of Portulaca oleracea against Pheretima posthuma as a species of earthworm. Various concentrations (25‐100 mg/ml) of petroleum-ether extract were evaluated for anthelmintic activity by recording the time required for paralysis and death of worms. Albendazole was used as standard. Result indicates that petroleum-ether extract significantly (p<0.01) exhibited paralysis at lower doses of 50, 75 and 100 mg/ml and causes death of worms at doses of concentrations 75 and 100 mg/ml when compared with standard. The present study indicates that the petroleum-ether extract of Portulaca oleracea has a potential anthelmintic activity can be used as anthelmintic drug.