09/15/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this study, Indian researchers investigated the phytochemical composition and anthelmintic activities of Calotropis gigantea, also known as crown flower or giant milkweed. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology.
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that C. gigantea is a natural anthelmintic agent that can be used as an alternative to modern medications.
Read the full study at this link.
Journal Reference:
De S, Dutta S, Das DC, Das M. IN VITRO ANTHELMINTIC ACTIVITY OF AKANDA (CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA L.) WHOLE PLANT METHANOLIC EXTRACT IN INDIAN ADULT EARTHWORM. The Journal of Phytopharmacology. 2019;8(4):152-154.
Tagged Under: alternative medicine, anthelmintic, disease treatments, giant milkweed, helminthiasis, herbal medicine, Herbs, natural cures, natural medicine, parasitic infections, parasitic worms, phytonutrients, plant medicine, remedies, research
Herbs.News is a fact-based public education website published by Herbs News Features, LLC.
All content copyright © 2018 by Herbs News Features, LLC.
Contact Us with Tips or Corrections
All trademarks, registered trademarks and servicemarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners.