Abstract: Helminthiasis is one of the most common infectious diseases of the developing countries including the Philippines [1]. Anacardium occidentale is originated fin Central and South America and now being cultivated in tropical trees like South East Asia [2]. The anthelmintic activity of the semi-purified tannins from the Anacardium occidentale (Kasuy) leaves was evaluated using Ascaris suum from the intestine of Pigs. In the assay, Pyrantel embonate was used as the positive control, normal saline solution as the negative control, and different concentration of the tannin extract (125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL, and 500mg/5mL) and placed the worms on separated petri dishes. The time of paralysis and death was recorded and when no movement was observed, the worms were subjected to different motility tests through prick method, dipping the worm in 50°C distilled water, and shaking the petri dish. In conclusion, the Anacardium occidentale leaves have anthelmintic property in the dose of 500mg/5mL.
Keywords: Anthelmintic, Ascaris suum, Helminthiasis, Pyrantel embonate, Anacardium occidentale leaves, Tannins.
Title: ANTHELMINTIC PROPERTY OF SEMI-PURIFIED TANNINS FROM THE Anacardium occidentale (KASUY) LEAVES
Author: C.D. Santiago, C.A.D. Ambat, R.C. Ancero, R.M.B. Capati, J.B. Chy, A.G.D.L. Danzalan, C.B. De Leon, J.J.P. Saplala
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
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