Abstract
1.|Cashew nutshell oil (CNO) has a vermicidal effect in human ancylostomiasis. 2.|With an average total dose of 13 Gm. divided in three single doses given at intervals of two weeks, a complete cure was achieved in 64 per cent of the cases. In the remaining 36 per cent the number of climinated eggs was reduced by 78 to 99 per cent of the initial count. 3.|In three cases of Ascaris and three cases of Trichuris infestation very marked vermicidal effect was observed. 4.|Cashew nutshell oil has a mild purgative effect. No toxic symptoms were observed.
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