Phytochemical Screening and Anthelmintic Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Leaves of Sphaeranthus indicus

ABSTRACT

Background: The traditional uses form the basis of the evaluation and confirmation of the pharmacological properties of various plant species which makes the clinical claims extremely vital. Variably, medicinal plants have been a source of natural activity and phytochemical components, which is significant in the management of most human ailments. Due to its tremendous folk medicinal and traditional use, the Sphaeranthus indicus has been placed under greater scrutiny to gauge and certify its therapeutic possibilities and clinical permission. Aim: To Carry out Phytochemical Screening and Anti helminthic activity of hydroalcoholic extract of the plant. Materials and Methods: The Sphaeranthus indicus plant leaves were shade dried and coarsely powdered then sieved using mesh number 10 and resultant powder was subjected to hydroalcoholic extraction by maceration method. After the maceration process, the extract was filtered through quadruple-layered muslin cloth to separate the plant residue. The filtrate was then concentrated and was subsequently utilized for phytochemical screening, anthelmintic activity etc. Results and Discussion: Findings showed that the hydroalcoholic extract had considerable anthelmintic properties with the most potent effect being portrayed at the highest concentration.

KEYWORDS

• Sphaeranthus indicus
• Anthelmintic Activity
• Phytochemical Analysis
• Hydroalcoholic Extract

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• DOI10.5530/ajbls.20250023Copy

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