Anthelmintic Potential of Discarded Litchi chinensis Seeds: a sustainable approach to agricultural by-product utilization
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: seed ethanolic extract (LCSE). Methods: ) was assessed by analyzing each test solution at five distinct dosages (5, 25, 50, 75, and 100 mg/mL). Albendazole served as the standard, while distilled water functioned as the control. Statistical analysis was performed using two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's multiple comparison test in GraphPad Prism version 10.1.2. Results: Qualitative analysis revealed that LCSE is rich in phytochemicals, including alkaloids, anthraquinones, carbohydrates, flavonoid, glycosides, proteins and amino acids, phenols, terpenoids, and tannins. The anthelmintic activities of the LCSE and albendazole were dose-dependent, as the time required for paralysis and mortality decreased in proportion to the concentrations increased. LCSE exhibited strong anthelmintic efficacy at a concentration of 100 mg/mL (paralysis 12.67 ± 0.33, death 14 ± 0.58), which was significantly greater than that of albendazole (paralysis 15 ± 1.15, death 17.67 ± 1.15). Conclusion: This finding suggests that LCSE holds potent anthelmintic properties, making it a promising natural alternative to conventional treatments like albendazole.
Source: Journal of pharmacopuncture
Authors: Mustakin Ahmed Shohel, Md. Humayan Kabir, Sumaiya Siddika, Sheikh Arafat Rahman, Nirmal Chandra Mahat, Tarique Muhammad Tawabul Islam, Md. Rakibul Hasan Rahat, Ivvala AnShaker, Md. Abul Kashem Tang
Institutions: Parul University, Islamic University
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405483811