Research Article

Flavonoids and Sesquiterpene Lactones from Artemisia absinthium and Tanacetum parthenium against Schistosoma mansoni Worms

Table 1

In vitro effects of crude extracts of A. absinthium (AA) and T. parthenium (TP) against S. mansoni adult worms.

GroupsIncubation period (h)Dead worms Decrease of motor activity Worms with tegumental alteration
SlightSignificantSlight

2400000
4800000
7200000

0.5% DMSO2400000
4800000
7200000

2410001000100
4810001000100
7210001000100

AA
 200 µg/mL2410001000100
4810001000100
7210001000100

 100 µg/mL2400000
4810001000100
7210001000100

 50 µg/mL2400000
4810001000100
7210001000100

 25 µg/mL2400000
4800000
7220020020

 12.5 µg/mL2400000
4800000
7200000

TP
 200 µg/mL2410001000100
4810001000100
7210001000100

 100 µg/mL2410001000100
4810001000100
7210001000100

 50 µg/mL2410001000100
4810001000100
7210001000100

 25 µg/mL2400000
4800000
7250050050

 12.5 µg/mL2400000
4800000
7200000

relative to 20 worms investigated.
1640.
at concentration of 5 µM.