Eclipta Alba (Bhringraj): Potential Natural Anthelmintic Drug Against Pheretima Posthuma

Eclipta alba, traditionally used for various health disorders, was studied for its anthelmintic potential against Pheretima posthuma. The methanolic extract of the plant was tested at concentrations of 25-100 mg/ml. Results showed significant (p<0.01) paralysis at 50, 75, and 100 mg/ml and death of worms at 75 and 100 mg/ml, comparable to the standard drug Albendazole.