Beautyberry (Callicarpa arborea) as an Antiparasitic Agent Against Raillietina echinobothrida, an Intestinal Tapeworm

Lalthanpuii, P.B.; Lalchhandama, Kholhring

doi:10.5530/pj.2020.12.11

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“…The hexane, chloroform and methanol extracts of Acmella oleracea, locally known as ansapui or ankasa in Mizo, showed distinct anthelmintic activity against R. echinobothrida and A. galli [28,29]. Likewise, the alcohol extract of Callicarpa arborea, locally known as hnahkiah is known to possess anticestodal activity against R. echinobothrida [30]. Theichhinkhup), and the inner coat of the bark of Artocarpus chama Buch.…”

Section: Medicinal Plants Used In the Traditional Medicine System 21 Parasitic Infectionsmentioning

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A Traditional and Pharmacological Approach of Medicinal Plants in Mizoram, India

Soren¹,

Lalthanpuii²

2022

Natural Drugs From Plants

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Traditional medicine is the sole method of treatment in rural India even today. Several communities practice their traditional method of treatment and are not affected by the advances in modern medicine. The tribal communities prefer to use and consult their own traditional practitioners since these are easily available, accessible and cheap. It is also believed that these are free of side effects and very effective. The Mizos of the north-eastern state of India (Mizoram), use several plants to treat various ailments. Their practices are unique and are usually carried out by elderly persons of the community or traditional healers. Several plants used in their traditional medicine have been scientifically validated for their efficacy and toxicity studies. However, a large number still awaits identification and efficacy validations. This manuscript describes both the studied and untouched medicinal plants used in the traditional medicine system of the Mizos of Mizoram. Although, several other remedies are yet to be discovered, this study has described most of them in current use.

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Section: Medicinal Plants Used In the Traditional Medicine System 21 Parasitic Infectionsmentioning

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A Traditional and Pharmacological Approach of Medicinal Plants in Mizoram, India

Soren¹,

Lalthanpuii²

2022

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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Calyx Wastes as a Promising Anthelmintic Agent Against Poultry Pathogen Raillietina spp.

Majumdar,

Kumar Kar

2024

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In this study, we explore the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using calyx wastes from Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) and evaluate their anthelmintic potential against poultry pathogen Raillietina spp. The ultraviolet‐visible (UV‐vis) spectrum of nanoparticles showed an absorbance peak at 425 nm, confirming AgNP formation. Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry (FTIR) analysis indicated the presence of functional groups responsible for reducing silver ions, and X‐ray diffraction (XRD) patterns confirmed the crystallinity of the nanoparticles. Dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) analyses were used to measure the size (20–50 nm) and morphology (spherical) of the synthesized AgNPs. The dose‐dependent in vitro anthelmintic efficacy was highest at 125 μg/ml of AgNPs, resulting in paralysis and death within 0.54 and 1.29 hours, respectively, while untreated control parasites survived for ~72 hours. The SEM micrographs of the treated parasites showed swelling and blebbing of the tegument. Histochemical localization studies showed a remarkable decline of tegumental and neurotransmitter enzymes involved with the parasite's metabolism and regulation of the endogenous physiological processes. This study underscores the potential of okra calyces in the green synthesis of AgNPs and provides a novel approach to developing alternative anthelmintics that interfere with the host‐parasite interface.

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In vitro cestocidal activity of Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre, a traditionally used anthelmintic plant in India

2022

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This study was aimed to investigate the anthelmintic effects of Persicaria hydropiper, a traditionally used anthelmintic plant in India. The in vitro anthelmintic e cacy of methanol leaf extract of P. hydropiperwas assessed on the basis of paralysis and mortality of Raillietina echinobothrida, the intestinal cestode parasite of domestic fowl, following exposure to 10 mg/ml, 20 mg/ml and 30 mg/ml concentrations of extract. The effects of extract were also observed on the body surface of parasite by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicated that in vitro anthelmintic e cacy of extract is dose-dependent. The highest e cacy was observed by 30 mg/ml concentration of extract, in which the mortality of parasites occurred in 4.79 ± 0.17 h, in comparison to control, where the parasites showed survival till 45.63 ± 0.18 h. The SEM observations of extract-treated parasites revealed notable impairment in scolex, with distorted suckers and eroded spines. Also, the tegument was observed shrunken with impaired microtriches. The results indicate that P. hydropiper leaves possess signi cant anthelmintic e cacy and justify their use in traditional medicine against intestinal worms.

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Beautyberry (Callicarpa arborea) as an Antiparasitic Agent Against Raillietina echinobothrida, an Intestinal Tapeworm

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

A Traditional and Pharmacological Approach of Medicinal Plants in Mizoram, India

A Traditional and Pharmacological Approach of Medicinal Plants in Mizoram, India

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Calyx Wastes as a Promising Anthelmintic Agent Against Poultry Pathogen Raillietina spp.

In vitro cestocidal activity of Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre, a traditionally used anthelmintic plant in India

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