Anthelmintic activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract of Trikatu Churna.
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2011-05
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The present study was done with the aim to evaluate anthelmintic activity of Trikatu
churna containing traditionally user herbs viz., Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae), Piper longum L.
(Piperaceae) and rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe using adult earthworm Pheritima posthuma.
All these three ingredients are spicy, commonly used in our daily diet, also well known for their
tremendous therapeutic potential, since from the Vedic period. The aqueous and ethanolic extract of
Trikatu churna and its ingredients were also screened for preliminary phytochemical studies.
Piperazine citrate was used as standard and it was found that the TCEE activity is higher than
TCAE.
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Trikatu Churna, Piperazine citrate, Pheritima posthuma, Trikatu Churna ethanolic extract (TCEE), Trikatu Churna alcoholic extract (TCAE)
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Reddy N Lakshmi Narasimha, Yamini K, Gopal V. Anthelmintic activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract of Trikatu Churna. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2011 May; 1(3): 140-142.