Anthelmintic Activity of Essential Oils of Cymbopogan Nardus and Azadirachta Indica on Fasciola Gigantica
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Date
2010-09
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TANUVAS, Chennai
Abstract
The efficacy of essential oils of Cymbopogan nardus (citronella) and Azadirachta
indica (neem) on Fasciola gigantica was assessed in vitro. The essential oil of citronella
showed a potential anthelmintic activity whereas neem oil did not show any significant
effect. Study revealed that 1% citronella oil showed anthelmintic effect on live Fasciola
gigantica. The in vitro anthelmintic effect was evaluated in comparison with control and
score index was made based on gross motility. The morphological variation and
histopathological changes in treated and control fluke was studied.
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Veterinary Science, Veterinary Parasitology