Abstract
In the present study, organoleptic evaluation of Pomegranate ( Punica granatum L ) peel powder was done and found pink in color having no smell and slightly bitter taste. Moreover, aqueou s and methanolic extracts of Pomegranate ( Punica granatum L ) peel were also prepared and investigated for their anthelmintic activity using a model worm i.e. Pheretima posthuma . Three concentrations (25, 50 and 100 mg / ml) of each extracts were studied in activity, which involved the determination of time of paralysis and time of death of the worm. Both nature of extracts exhibited anthelmintic activity at highest concentration of 100 mg / ml; however, the response of methanolic extract was more profound. Piperazine citrate in same concentration as that of extract was included as standard reference and distilled water as control.
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