Review Article

Anthelmintic Agents from African Medicinal Plants: Review and Prospects

Table 1

African medicinal plants with anthelmintic activities, sorted according to the respective plant families.

No.Nature of extractBotanical sourceHabitat in AfricaAssay(s) conductedOutcome of assay(s)

Acanthaceae
(1)Aqueous extractLeaves of Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. AndersWest and East AfricaIn vitro EHIA, and larval growth inhibition assay against strongylid nematodes of sheep and goats91.75% reduction in egg hatch and 67.02% larval inhibition at 25 mg/ml in 24 h [90]
(2)1 : 1 DCM: methanolic extractRoots and leaves of Linariantha bicolor B. L. Burtt & R. M. Sm.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against L3, L4 and adult C. elegans (wild type, Bristol N2)Root extract significantly reduced survival of young adult worms to 57% [107]

Amaranthaceae
(3)Ethanolic extractLeaves of Amaranthus spinosus L.West AfricaIn vivo FEC assay against Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidus and Trichuris trichiura in pigsMore than 80% reduction of FEC on day 7 posttreatment with 0.5 g/kg [125]
(4)Ethanolic extractIn vitro activity against GIN from goats60% mortality at 100 mg/mL [126]
(5)Aqueous and methanolic extractsWhole plant of Chenopodium album L.East AfricaIn vitro antimotility, and EHIA against H. contortus and in vivo against FEC in mixed parasite infected sheepLC50 = 0.134 mg/mL against egg hatching and significantly reduced FEC (93.9% at 3.0 g/kg on day 13 posttreatment [127]

Anacardiaceae
(6)Acetone extract and fractionsLeaves of Anacardium occidentale L.West Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larval development and viability assays against H. contortusLC50 of acetone extract was 0.31 and 1.72 mg/ml for hatchability and larval viability test, respectively [122]
(7)Ethanolic extractsMangifera indica L.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against GIN from goatsExtract induced 50% mortality at 100 mg/mL [126]
(8)Aqueous extractLeaves, stem, and root barks of Spondias mombin L.Tropical AfricaParalysis and death time in vitro assay against earthworm E. eugeniaeLeaf extract caused paralysis and death at 15 ± 0.33 and 34 ± 0.65 min, respectively [128]
(9)n-Hexane, acetone, and aqueous extractsLeaves of Spondias mombin L.In vitro activity against adult Haemonchus placeiAll extracts show some level of activity against the worms with LC50 values of 104, 30.5 and 56.27 mg/mL, respectively [129]

Annonaceae
(10)Aqueous extractLeaves of Annona muricata L.West AfricaIn vitro EHIA, and larval mortality assay against H. contortusEffective against egg hatching, L3 larvae (84.91%) and adult worms and 89.08% inhibition at 33% v/v [130]
(11)Aqueous extractsStem bark of Annona senegalensis Pers.Tropical AfricaIn vitro faecal egg hatch inhibition activity against H. contortus in sheepConcentration-dependent decline in larval recovery (88.5 ± 3.1% at 7.1 mg/ml) [131]
(12)Aqueous extractSeeds of Monodora tenuifolia Benth.West and East AfricaIn vitro EHIA against mixed intestinal nematodes of goatsSignificant reduction in egg hatching (93%) at 100  mg/ml [87]
(13)Ethanolic extractLeaves and stem bark of Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.)West AfricaIn vitro larval mortality and in vivo FEC assays against H. bakeri in miceBoth extracts possess inhibitory effects on larvae and FEC. At 400  mg/kg the extracts reduced FEC to 0.60 ±  0.24 and 0.40 ±  0.24 EPG, respectively [132]
(14)Methanolic extractsSeeds and leaves of Xylopia aethiopica A. RichTropical AfricaIn vivo assay of postmortem worm recovery against Nippostrongylus brasiliensis in ratsExtract produced about 76% deparasitisation [133]
(15)Ethanolic extractsFruits and leaves of Xylopia aethiopica A. Rich.In vitro activity against P. posthumaAt 30  mg/ml, the fruit extract caused paralysis and death in 65.34 ± 7.05 and 81.72 ± 19.63 min, respectively, whilst leaf extract caused same effects in 69.27 ± 0.00 and 96.39 ± 0.00 min, respectively [134]

Apocynaceae
(16)Hydroethanolic extractStem and root barks of Alstonia boonei De WildTropical West and East AfricaIn vitro assay against P. PosthumaBoth extracts induced significant paralysis (17.00 ± 2.10 and 93.00 ± 2.04 min) and death (100.00 ± 2.47 and 151.00 ± 2.27 min), respectively [135]
(17)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsStem bark of Alstonia boonei De WildIn vitro paralysis and mortality assay against earth worms-Lumbricus terretrisBoth extracts induced paralysis (43.50 ± 7.67 and 34.89 ± 2.48 min, respectively) [99]
(18)Crude powder, aqueous and methanolic extractsFlowers of Calotropis procera Ait. F.Tropical AfricaIn vitro assay against adult motility, and in vivo FEC against H. contortus in sheepPowder and aqueous extract reduced FEC (88.4 and 77.8% at 3 g/kg on day 7 and 10 posttreatment, respectively). Aqueous extract induced 70% worm paralysis at 6 h of 25 mg/ml treatment [121]
(19)Dried and fresh latexLatex of Calotropis procera Ait. F.In vitro activity against adult P. posthumaLatex possess wormicidal activity (100% mortality at 60 min of 100 mg/ml treatment) and caused causing irreversible paralysis in lower doses [136]
(20)Methanolic extractsStem bark and leaves of Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against P. posthumaAt 50 mg/ml, the two extracts caused paralysis at 11.17 ± 0.08 and 21.68 ± 0.10 min and death at 21.67 ± 0.73 and 143.35 ± 1.41 min, respectively [137]
(21)Methanolic extractsStem bark and leaves of Voacanga africana Stapf ex. Scott-ElliotTropical AfricaIn vitro activity against P. posthumaAt 50 mg/ml, both extracts caused paralysis at 7.03 ± 0.49 and 22.55 ± 0.57 min and death at 14.77 ± 0.12 and 113.99 ± 1.01 min, respectively [137]

Asparagaceae
(22)Aqueous extractSisal waste liquid of Agave sisalana Perrine ex Engelm.West Tropical AfricaIn vivo FEC assay, coprocultures and postmortem worm counts in goatsExtracts reduced FEC (50.3%) and faecal worm count (80%) at 1.7 g/kg with no apparent toxicity to the animals [119]
(23)Aqueous extractsLeaf, scape, and bulb of Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop.East and West AfricaIn vitro action against adult P. posthumaAll extracts had significant anthelmintic effects. The hot aqueous extract of the leaf was the most active, inducing paralysis at 41.3 ± 0.94 min and death at 50 ± 0.81 at 5 mg/ml [104]

Asteraceae
(24)Saponin fractionAerial parts of Achillea wilhelmsii K. KochNorth AfricaIn vitro assay on P. posthuma, tapeworms (R. spiralis), and adult roundworms (A. galli)At 40 mg/ml, A. wilhelmsi fraction was 1.96 and 2.12 times more potent than albendazole against P. posthuma and R. spiralis, respectively [65]
(25)Aqueous extractLeafy stems of Ageratum conyzoides L.Tropical AfricaIn vitro effects on adult L. terrestrisExtract caused 100% mortality at 62 ± 0.28 min [138]
(26)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsAerial parts of Artemisia absinthium L.North AfricaIn vitro worm motility assay against H. contortus and in vivo FEC in sheep nematodesBoth extracts were active against ovine nematodes. Ethanolic extract caused FECR of 90.46% at 2.0 g/kg on day 15 posttreatment, and >80% inhibition of worm motility in vitro after 8 h with 25 mg/ml treatment [139]
(27)Aqueous and methanolic extractsWhole plant of Artemisia brevifolia Wall.South and Tropical AfricaIn vitro inhibition of adult worm motility against H. contortus and in vivo FEC assay against H. contortus, T. colubriformis, T. axei, O. columbianum, S. Papillosus and T. ovis in sheepMethanolic extract inhibited motility (80% at 6 h with 25 mg/ml treatment) and aqueous extract reduced FEC in vivo (67.2% at 3 g/kg on day 14) [140]
(28)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsLeaves of Vernonia amygdalina Del.Tropical AfricaIn vitro paralysis and mortality assay against earth worms-Lumbricus terretrisBoth extracts caused significant paralysis (59.94 ± 8.25 and 33.18 ± 12.41 min, respectively) [99]
(29)Aqueous extractIn vitro faecal egg hatch inhibition activity against H. contortus in sheepExtract had no significant inhibition at 11.2 mg/ml [131]
(30)Acetone extractIn vitro testing on eggs, infective larvae, and adult stages of H. contortusExtract was active with 42% ovicidal effect, 70% inhibition of larval migration 90% adulticidal effects at 300 μg/mL [141]
(31)Chloroformic and ethanolic extractsStem of Vernonia amygdalina Del.In vitro activity against adult P. posthumaChloroformic extract was more active causing paralysis and death at 11.95 ± 0.28 and 41.74 ± 2.21 min, respectively, at 75 mg/ml [142]

Burseraceae
(32)Aqueous extractsLeaves, stem, and root barks of Commiphora africana A. Rich, Engl.Tropical AfricaParalysis and death time in vitro assay against earthworm E. eugeniaeLeaf extract induced paralysis and death at 17 ± 0.72 and 87 ± 6.89 min, respectively [128]
(33)Aqueous and methanolic extractsStem bark of Boswellia dalzielii Hutch.West AfricaIn vitro assay against egg hatching of C. elegans strainsBoth extracts, respectively, yield 53.8% and 69.1% egg hatch inhibition at 2 mg/ml [106]

Combretaceae
(34)Aqueous extractLeaves of Anogeissus leiocarpus (DC.) Guill. & Perr.West, Central and East AfricaIn vivo effects on FEC in sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodesDose-dependent FECR and worm burden reduction (39.5% and 33%, respectively, after 3 consecutive days 400 mg/kg treatment) [143]
(35)Aqueous decoctionIn vitro EHIA, larvicidal assay and mortality of adult H. contortusSignificant ovicidal (ED50 = 409.5 μg/mL), and larvicidal (100% eclodibility inhibition at 1.2 mg/ml) actions. Active against adult worms, but not dose dependent [89]
(36)Acetone extract and fractionsIn vitro EHIA and larval viability assays against H. contortusThe extract and fractions exhibited concentration-dependent ovicidal and larvicidal activity. LC50 of 360 and 509 μg/ml, respectively, for the acetone extract [92]
(37)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsLeaves and bark of Anogeissus leocarpus (DC.) Guill. & Perr.In vitro activity against C. elegans (wild type) larvaeEthanolic extract of the bark was the most active with LC50 of 380 μg/ml [144]
(38)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves, roots, and bark of Anogeissus leocarpus (DC.) Guill. & Perr.In vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataAll extracts possess anthelmintic action with EC50 between 2.5 μg/ml and 10 μg/ml [145]
(39)Fractions of ethanolic extractStem bark of Anogeissus schimperi Hochst.Tropical AfricaIn vivo activity against Nippostrongylus braziliensis in rats.Aqueous fraction showed 64.15% efficacy at 50 mg/kg body weight [146]
(40)Acetone extract and fractionsLeaves of Combretum molle R. Br. ex G. DonTropical East AfricaIn vitro EHIA, larval development, and viability assay in H. contortusExtract and fractions exhibited ovicidal (LC50 = 0.87 mg/ml) and larvicidal (LC50 = 0.60 mg/ml) action against H. contortus [147]
(41)Ethanolic extractsLeaves of Combretum mucronatum Schumach. & Thonn.Tropical AfricaIn vitro adulticidal and larvicidal action against A. ceylanicum, H. bakeri, and T. muris and in vivo against these parasites in NMRI miceExtract possess nematicidal activities with in vitro minimum lethal concentration of 10 μg/mL against T. muris and a worm burden reduction of 85.3% in vivo [148]
(42)Hydroethanolic extractIn vitro action against C. elegans larvaeExtract caused 41.9% inhibition of larvae at 1 mg/ml [149]
(43)Hydroethanolic extract and fractionsIn vitro action against C. elegans L4 larvae.Extract exhibited moderate activity with LC50 of 1.67 mg/ml. Ethyl acetate fraction was active with LC50 of 1.73 mg/ml [150]
Atomic force microscopy of C. elegans treated with tannin-enriched extract.Ultrastructural changes were reported in the cuticle but no morphological changes on the intestines [151]
(44)Aqueous and methanolic extractsStem bark Guiera senegalensis J. F. Gmel.Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larval development of C. elegans (wildtype and ivermectin-resistant DA1316) strainsMethanolic extract inhibited egg hatch (>80%) and larval development (>90%) in both strains [152]
(45)Pet. ether, DCM, ethyl acetate, methanolic and aqueous extractsDry fallen leaves of Terminalia catappa L.Tropical West AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larval mortality assay against H. contortus98.9% inhibition of egg hatching and 98.9% larval reduction by DCM extract at 6.25 mg/ml [153]
(46)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves of Terminalia glaucescens Planch. ex Benth.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataBoth extracts with active with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml each [145]

Cucurbitaceae
(47)Aqueous and methanolic extractsSeeds of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.East and South AfricaIn vitro paralysis and mortality effects against L. terrestrisAqueous extract at 50 mg/ml induced paralysis and death at 38.49 ± 1.20 and 58.2 ± 3.41 min, respectively [154]
(48)Aqueous and methanolic extractsSeeds of Cucurbita pepo L.West AfricaIn vitro paralysis and mortality effects against L. terrestrisAqueous extract caused concentration-dependent paralysis and death of the worms (37.25 ± 1.60 and 50.49 ± 2.28 min, respectively) at 50 mg/ml [154].
(49)Ethanolic extractsLeaves of Momordica charantia L.Tropical AfricaIn vitro action against adult C. elegans (wild type, N2, Bristol)Extracts of plants from different ecological zones showed varying degree of activities with LC50 between 473 and 997 μg/ml [155].
(50)Ethanolic extractsFruits of Momordica charantia L.In vitro activity against GIN and in vivo FECR assay in goats100% mortality at 100 mg/ml and 78% FECR on day 9 posttreatment [126]
(51)Aqueous and methanolic extractsSeeds of Telfairia occidentalis Hook. f.Tropical AfricaIn vitro paralysis and mortality effects against L. terrestrisAqueous extract at 50 mg/ml caused paralysis and death in 42.97 ± 1.45 and 66.63 ± 4.10 min, respectively [154]

Euphorbiaceae
(52)Petroleum ether, chloroform, and methanol extractsLeaves of Alchornea cordifolia (Schumach.) Müll. Arg.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against E. eugeniae (earthworms)The methanol extract was the most active inducing paralysis and death at 26.28 ± 0.575 and 57.30 ± 0.370 min, respectively, at 12 mg/ml concentration [156]
(53)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsIn vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataThe chloromethylenic extract and alkaloidal fraction significantly inhibited the worms with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml [145]
(54)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsLeaves of Euphorbia hirta L.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against C. elegans (wild type) larvaeEthanolic extract was the most active with LC50 of 2.0 mg/ml [144]
(55)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves of Mallotus oppositifolius Müll. Arg.West AfricaIn vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataBoth extracts and alkaloid fraction were active with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml against the worms [145]

Fabaceae
(56)Methanolic extractFruits of Acacia nilotica (L.) Del.Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA, adult motility, and larval development assay against H. contortus and in vivo against H. contortus, T. circumcincta, and T. ovis in sheep.LC50 = 512.86 and 194.98 μg/mL against egg hatch and larval development, respectively. FEC reduced by 78.5% on day 13 post 3.0 g/kg treatment [97]
(57)Hydroalcoholic extractsIn vitro larvicidal action against C. elegans strains and Onchocerca ochengiLC50 = 10.8 ±  0.3 μg/mL against microfilariae of O. onchengi and 350 ± 1.1 μg/mL against C. elegans WT [110]
(58)Dry feed (browse meal)Leaves of Acacia polyacantha Wild.Ethiopia, South AfricaIn vivo effect on FEC and worm burdens in experimentally infected sheep and goatsModerate reduction in FEC and worm burden: 27% and 13%, respectively, in sheep and 19% FEC reduction in goats [112]
(59)Acetone extracts of indigenous browsesLeaves of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA, LMIA and adult motility inhibition assays (AMIA) against H. contortusEffective against egg hatching (38% at 300 μg/mL), with no dose-dependent inhibition of larvae and adults [141]
(60)Acetone extracts of indigenous browsesLeaves of Acacia seyal Del.Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA, LMIA and AMIA against H. contortusConcentration-dependent ovicidal effects (34% at 300 μg/mL) with minimal effects on larvae and adult worms [141]
(61)Acetone extracts of indigenous browsesLeaves of Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) HayneTropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA, LMIA and AMIA against H. contortusConcentration-dependent ovicidal effects (39% at 300 μg/mL) but no significant larvicidal and adulticidal activity [141]
(62)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves of Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth. ex Baker) HarmsWest AfricaIn vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataBoth extracts and alkaloid fraction were active with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml against the worms [145]
(63)Ethanolic extractStem bark of Afzelia africana Sm.West, Central and East AfricaIn vitro EHIA against H. contortusAbout 90.9% egg hatch inhibition at 5 mg/ml [88]
(64)Aqueous, methanolic, and chloroformic extractsRoot bark of Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.Southern AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larvicidal activity against strongyle-type sheep nematodeThe aqueous extract inhibited egg hatching, larval development, and survival of worms (ED50 = 144.2, 65.2 and 312.4 μg/mL, respectively). The methanolic extract only caused high mortality of larvae (ED50 = 11.8 μg/mL). The chloroformic extract had moderate effects on larval development (ED50 = 208.0 μg/mL) [86]
(65)Aqueous extractIn vivo efficacy against Haemonchus spp., Trichostrogylus spp. and Oesophagostomum spp. mixed infection in sheepEfficacy of 89.8% was observed against the nematodes [157]
(66)Aqueous and ethanolic extractStem bark of Albizia schimperiana Oliv.Tropical AfricaIn vitro ovicidal and larvicidal activity against H. contortusOvicidal activities with ED50 = 0.11 μg/mL of aqueous extract and significantly inhibited larval development (99.31% at 50 mg/ml) [158]
(67)Methanolic extractSeeds, leaves, flowers of Butea monosperma (Lam.) KuntzeWest Tropical AfricaIn vitro assay against C. elegans (wild type) larvaeExtract of seeds very active against C. elegans (ED50 = 901.5 μg/mL) in microwell assay [109]
(68)Aqueous and methanolic extractsSeed kernel of Caesalpinia crista L.Tropical AfricaIn vitro antimotility, and EHIA against H. contortus and in vivo against FEC in mixed parasite infected sheepLC50 = 0.449 mg/ml in egg hatch test. EPG reduced by 82.2% at dose of 3.0 g/kg on day 5 posttreatment [127]
(69)Aqueous decoctionStem bark of Daniellia oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalz.Sudan, Senegal, Egypt, UgandaIn vitro EHIA, larvicidal assay and mortality of adult H. contortusOvicidal (ED50 = 245.9 μg/mL and larvicidal (100% eclodibility inhibition at 1.2 mg/ml) actions. Active against adult worms, but not dose-dependent [89]
70)Acetone extracts of indigenous browsesLeaves of Millettia ferruginea (Hochst.) ex. BakerTropical AfricaIn vitro testing on eggs, infective larvae, and adult stages of H. contortusOvicidal action (35% at 300 μg/mL) but no significant effects against larvae and adult worms [141]
(71)Aqueous methanolic extractLeaves of Mimosa pudica L.East AfricaIn vitro egg hatch assay and in vivo using H. bakeri experimentally infected adult albino miceExtract significantly inhibited egg hatch in vitro (LC50 of 1.160 μg/mL) and reduced worm count in vivo [118]
(72)Aqueous and ethanolic extractLeaves of Senna occidentalis (L.) LinkTropical AfricaIn vitro ovicidal and larvicidal activity against H. contortusED50 = 0.13 μg/mL against egg hatch and 96.36% inhibition of larval development [158]
(73)Chloroformic and methanolic extractsAerial parts of Tephrosia spinosa (L.f.) Pers.Tropical AfricaIn vitro anthelmintic activity on adult Indian earth worms (Pheretima posthuma)Significant paralytic effect on worms. Chloroformic extract (14.34 ± 0.04 min), methanolic extract (21.98 ± 0.15 min) [98]
(74)Aqueous extractsLeaves of Tephrosia villosa (L.) Pers.West AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larval development assays against H. contortus93.2 ± 0.9% inhibition of egg hatch and 81.8 ± 2.99% inhibition of larval development at 500 mg/ml [94]
(75)Aqueous extractsLeaves of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f.Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larval development assays against H. contortusSignificant inhibition against of egg hatch (95.8 ± 1.71%) and larval development (99.0 ± 1.41%) at 500 mg/ml [94]

Lamiaceae
(76)Aqueous and ethanolic extractFlowers and roots of Leonotis ocymifolia (Burm.f.) IwarssonSouthern and East AfricaIn vitro ovicidal and larvicidal activity against H. contortusAqueous extract had ED50 = 0.25 μg/mL against egg hatch and 100% larval development inhibition at 50 mg/ml [158]
(77)Aqueous and ethanolic extractAerial parts of Leucas martinicensis (Jacq) R.Br.Tropical AfricaIn vitro ovicidal and larvicidal activity against H. contortusED50 = 0.09 μg/mL of aqueous extract against egg hatch and inhibited larval development by 99.85% at 50 mg/ml [158]
(78)Hexane and ethanolic extractsFruits of Ocimum basilicum L.West Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against the earthworm E. eugeniaeEthanolic extract was most active causing paralysis in 11.85 ± 0.71 min and death in 24.74 ±  0.42 min at 5 mg/ml. This was significantly active than mebendazole, the positive control [159]
(79)Acetone extractLeaves of Ocimum gratissimum Forssk.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against adult H. placeiConcentration-dependent inhibition of parasites with LC50 of 17.70 mg/ml [160]
(80)Essential oilsWhole plant of Ocimum sanctum L.Across AfricaIn vitro assay against C. elegans (wild type) larvaeOil and eugenol (ED50 of 62.1 μg/mL) showed activity against C. elegans larvae [108]
(81)Essential oilAerial parts of Thymus bovei Benth.North AfricaIn vitro wormicidal action on adult P. posthumaAt 10 mg/ml, paralysis and death time were 19.61 ± 0.88 and 47.32 ± 0.94 min, respectively [161]
(82)Aqueous and methanolic extractsStem barks of Vitex doniana SweetTropical AfricaIn vitro assay against egg hatching of C. elegans strainsAt 2 mg/ml, both extracts had 83.8% and 92.3% ovicidal activity, respectively, against the ivermectin-resistant strain DA1316 [106]
(83)Saponin fractionAerial parts of Teucrium stocksianum Boiss.Tropical East and North AfricaIn vitro assay on P. posthuma, tapeworms (R. spiralis), and adult roundworms (A. galli)At 40 mg/ml, the fraction was 1.89, 1.96 and 1.37 times active than albendazole against the three organisms, respectively [65]

Meliaceae
(84)Aqueous, methanolic extract and fractionSeeds of Azadirachta indica A. Juss.Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larval survival assay against H. contortusAll fractions exhibited dose-dependent effects. Ethyl acetate fraction had LC50 = 21.32 μg/ml against egg hatching and 83% wormicidal effects at 50 mg/ml 1 h postexposure [162]
(85)Aqueous and methanolic extractsIn vivo inhibition of FEC and larval counts in sheep naturally infected with H. contortus and Trichostrongyus sppBoth extracts induced 29.3% and 40.2% reduction in EPG on day 15 posttreatment with 3 g/kg [163]
(86)Aqueous extractLeaves of Azadirachta indica A. Juss.In vitro activity against P. posthuma, tapeworms (Raillietina spiralis) and roundworms (Ascaridia galli)The extract significantly reduced paralysis (17 ± 0.32, 13 ± 0.85, 19 ± 0.50 min) and death time (30 ± 0.11, 38 ± 1.20, 40 ± 0.50 min), respectively, against all parasites [164]
(87)Crude feedIn vivo efficacy against bovine strongylosisInduced about 98% FECR on day 14 posttreatment [165]
(88)Diethyl etheric, chloroformic, ethanolic and methanolic extractsIn vitro activity against microfilariae of Setaria cerviMethanolic and ethanolic extracts were the most active with 87% and 60% mortality at 45 min posttreatment with 200 μg/ml [166]
(89)Traditional preparationsIn vivo activity (FEC and TWC) against H. polygyrus in mice26% FECR and 15% TWCR at 7 days posttreatment [84]
(90)Ethanolic extractsIn vitro activity against GIN and in vivo FECR assay in goats100% mortality at 100 mg/ml with 81% reduction in EPG on day 9 posttreatment [126]
(91)Aqueous extractsLeaves, stem, and root barks of Azadirachta indica A. Juss.In vitro EHIA and larval inhibition against strongylid nematodes of small ruminantsDose-dependent activity with over 90% inhibition of survival and about 50% inhibition of egg hatch at 100 mg/ml [167]
(92)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsStem bark Khaya senegalensis A. Juss.West, Central and East AfricaIn vitro activity against larvae of strongyles, and in vivo against mixed intestinal nematodes in sheepBoth extracts are active with no significant difference between them. Ethanolic extract had LC50 of 0.51  mg/ml and 88.82% FECR at 500  mg/kg, respectively [168].
(93)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsLeaves and bark of Khaya senegalensis A. Juss.In vitro activity against C. elegans (wild type) larvaeEthanolic extract of the bark and leaves had LC50 of 470 μg/ml and 1.0  mg/ml, respectively, against C. elegans [144].
(94)1 : 1 DCM: methanolic extractWhole plant of Lansium domesticum CorrêaTropical East AfricaIn vitro activity against L3, L4 and adult C. elegans (wild type, Bristol N2)Extract significantly reduced survival of adult worms to 59% [107].

Musaceae
(95)Dry feedLeaves of Musa sppTropical AfricaIn vivo assay against H. contortus, and T. colubriformis in sheepSignificant inhibition of egg hatching in T. colubriformis (91% on day 15 posttreatment) [169]
(96)Aqueous extractsLeaves, pseudostems, and hearts of Musa spp.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against larval development in H. contortusSignificant inhibition of larval development (>96.9%) recorded at 75 mg/ml [170]
(97)Aqueous extractsLeaves, pseudostems, and heart of Musa spp. cv. Prata anãTropical AfricaIn vitro egg hatch, and larval development assays, and in vivo FEC reduction assay against H. contortus in lambsThe leaf extract exhibited ovicidal (LC50 = 0.19 mg/ml) and larvicidal activities in vitro, and 33.0% FECR after 1 week of treatment with 303 mg/kg body weight [171]
(98)Dry feedLeaves of Musa x paradisiaca L.Tropical AfricaIn vivo assay as feed for lambs experimentally infected with H. contortusSignificant FECR after 21 consecutive days of feeding with 7000 g/lamb/day [172]
(99)Hydromethanolic extractsIn vitro activity against H. contortus eggs, adult motility assay in vivo effect on FEC and larval counts in sheep naturally infected with mixed species of nematodesExtract exhibited strong in vitro activity on egg hatching (LC50 = 2.13 μg/mL) and caused 80.7% reduction in FEC in vivo at 8 g/kg body [173]
(100)Methanolic extractsRoots of Musa spp. (M. paradisiaca, M. sapientum, and M. nana)Tropical AfricaIn vitro assay against sheep tapeworm (Moniezia benedeni), roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), and adult earthworm (Esenia fetida)All extracts showed significantly paralytic effects on the worms. M. paradisiaca was more active with 26.07 ± 1.7, 57.08 ± 1.32, and 80.04 ± 0.5 min paralysis time against the three worms, respectively [173]

Phyllanthaceae
(101)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves and bark of Bridelia ferruginea Benth.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataThe dichloromethane extracts were more active than the methanolic extracts with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml and 5 μg/ml, respectively [145]
(102)Hydroethanolic extractShoots of Phyllanthus urinaria L.Tropical AfricaIn vitro action against C. elegans larvaeExtract caused 10.8% inhibition of larvae (89.2% survival) at 1 mg/ml [149]

Piperaceae
(103)Aqueous extractSeeds of Piper guineense Thonn.West, East, And Central AfricaIn vitro EHIA against mixed intestinal nematodes of goats90% inhibition of egg hatch at 100 mg/ml [87]
((104)In vitro effects on adult L. terrestrisExtract induced 100% mortality of worms at 40 ± 0.68 min [138]
((105)Ethanolic extractsSeeds of Piper betle L.Tropical East AfricaIn vitro activity against GIN from goats70% mortality at 100 mg/ml [126]

Poaceae
(106)Acetone extractLeaves of Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against adult H. placeiExtract was active against the worm with LC50 of 56.04 mg/ml [160]
(107)Ethanolic extractCynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.Tropical East AfricaIn vitro activity against GIN from goatsExtract exhibited 50% mortality at 100 mg/ml [126]

Primulaceae
(108)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsSeeds of Embelia rowlandii GilgTropical West AfricaIn vitro ovicidal and larvicidal activities of extracts against H. bakeriThe two extracts showed concentration-dependent ovicidal (82.5 and 46.9%), hatch inhibition (85.8 and 41.0%), and L1 larvicidal (86.0 and 61.2%) effects, respectively, at 5 mg/ml [174]
(109)Aqueous extractFruits and leaves of Myrsine africana L.East and South AfricaIn vivo efficacy against Haemonchus spp., Trichostrogylus spp., and Oesophagostomum spp. mixed infection in sheepExtract exhibited 77% efficacy against the parasites [157]
(110)Traditional preparationsSeeds of Myrsine africana L.In vivo activity (FEC and TWC) against H. polygyrus in mice16% FECR and 10% TWCR at 7 days posttreatment [84]
(111)Feed pasteFruits of Rapanea melanophloeos L.Tropical AfricaIn vivo activity against H. polygyrus in miceModerate reduction in FEC and with no apparent effects on total worm counts [84]

Rosaceae
(112)Serial ether, chloroformic, methanolic, and chloromethylenic extractsStem bark of Hagenia abyssinica Bruce J.F. GmelEthiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, DRCIn vitro activity against Panagrellus redivivus and C. elegansRelatively polar extracts possess anthelmintic activities against the test organisms. Methanolic extract at 20 mg/ml caused 67% mortality in C. elegans after 24 h [105]
(113)Methanolic extractFruits of Rubus fruticosus MarshallNorth AfricaIn vitro activity against R. spiralis and A. galli89.83% and 84.2% parasiticidal activity at 40 mg/ml against R. spiralis and A. galli, respectively [175]

Rubiaceae
(114)Ethanolic, aqueous extractsStem bark of Canthium mannii Hiern.West AfricaIn vitro EHIA against Ancylostoma caninumEthanolic extract caused 90% egg hatch inhibition at 1 mg/ml after 48 h. The aqueous extracts had <50% eclodibility inhibition [96]
(115)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves and roots of Morinda lucida A. GrayTropical AfricaIn vitro activity against R. pseudoelongataBoth extracts were active with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml against the worms [145]
(116)Hydroethanolic extractStem bark of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides A. GrayIn vitro action against P. posthumaExtract induced dose-dependent inhibition with paralysis and death time of 18.17 ± 0.03 and 24.34 ± 0.21 min, respectively, at 50 mg/ml [176]
(117)Ethanolic extractLeaves of Morinda lucida A. GrayIn vitro effects on egg hatching, infective larvae, and adult worms of T. colubriformisConcentration-dependent ovicidal effect, with 18% inhibition of motility at 48 h of 2.5 mg/ml treatment [177]
(118)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsLeaves of Nauclea latifolia Sm.West and Central AfricaIn vitro EHIA against H. contortus, Trichostrongylus spp., Strongyloides spp., Trichuris ovis and Oesophagostomum spp. and in vivo in sheep naturally infected with ovine nematodesLC50 of 0.704 and 0.650 mg/ml for the aqueous and ethanolic extract in vitro, respectively, for mixed parasites. Both extracts caused reduction of FEC in vivo with improved haemoglobin and leukocytosis in worm-infested sheep [95]
(119)Aqueous extractStem bark of Nauclea latifolia Sm.In vivo efficacy study against strongyle ovine nematodesFEC was significantly reduced (93.8%) in infected animals treated with 1600 mg/kg body weight for 5 consecutive days [178]

Rutaceae
(120)Ethanolic extractRoots of Clausena anisate (Willd.) Hook. F.Tropical AfricaIn vitro LMIA against Ascaris suumExtracts were significantly active with EC50 of 74 μg/mL [24]
(121)DCM -methanolic (1:1) extractRoot bark of Teclea trichocarpa Engl.East AfricaIn vitro EHIA and larval development in StrongyloidesEffective against egg hatching (IC50 = 185.25 μg/mL) and but not larval development at 1 mg/ml [93]
(122)Ethanolic extractRoot bark of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepern. & TimlerWest AfricaIn vitro LMIA against Ascaris suumExtract inhibited larval migration with EC50 of 164 μg/mL [24]
(123)Ethanolic extractLeaves of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepern. & TimlerIn vitro effects on egg hatching, infective larvae, and adult worms of Trichostrongylus colubriformisSignificant inhibition of adult worm motility (87% after 48 of 2.5 mg/ml treatment) [177]

Zingiberaceae
(124)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves and rhizomes of Aframomum sceptrum (Oliv. & D. Hanb.) K. Schum.West Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataBoth extract and alkaloid fraction were active with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml against the worms [145]
(125)Aqueous extractLeafy stems of Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. SchumTropical AfricaIn vitro effects on adult L. terrestrisExtract caused 100% mortality at 86 ± 3.21 min [138]
(126)Crude powderRhizomes of Zingiber officinale RoscoeTropical AfricaIn vivo FEC in pigs experimentally infected with S. ransomi, H. rubidus, T. axei and G. urosubulatusThe powder significantly reduced FEC (92.6% with 25 g/kg treatment against S. ransomi) [179]
(127)Aqueous extract and powderIn vivo FEC assay against mixed nematode infection in sheepBoth powder and extract caused a dose-dependent reduction in FEC (25.6% and 66.6%, respectively) [180]

Others
(128)Hydromethanolic extractsWhole plant of Trianthema portulacastrum L. (Aizoaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA, adult motility assay against H. contortus. In vivo FEC assay in sheep naturally infected with mixed species of nematodesExtract strongly inhibited egg hatching (LC50 = 2.41 μg/mL) and significantly reduced FEC (85.6% at 8.0 g/kg on day 15 posttreatment) [181]
(129)Aqueous and ethanolic extractsSeeds of Coriandrum sativum L. (Apiaceae)Tropical East AfricaIn vitro EHIA and effects on adult worms, and in vivo FEC assay against H. contortus in sheepBoth extracts were active against egg hatching (ED50 = 0.12 and 0.18 mg/ml resp.), and moderately reduced FEC (24.5% at 0.9 g/kg) [182]
(130)Ethanolic extractIn vitro and in vivo FEC assay against Hymenolepis nana in miceExtracts paralysed and killed the worms within 30 min and caused a 100% FECR at 500 mg/kg on day 15 posttreatment [114]
(131)Aqueous and hydroethanolic extractsRipe fruits of Hedera helix L. (Araliaceae)North and South AfricaIn vitro EHIA, faecal worm burden and adult worm mortality, and in vivo FEC assay against H. contortus in sheepBoth extracts reduce faecal parasite count (44.2% at 2.25 g/kg) and produced ovicidal effects; ED50 = 0.12 and 0.17 mg/ml for aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts, respectively [183]
(132)Ethyl acetate extractHusk of green fruits of Cocos nucifera L (Arecaceae)Lowland Tropical AfricaIn vitro egg hatching and larval development assays against H. contortus. In vivo FEC assay in sheepExtract exhibited larvicidal (99.77% inhibition at 80 mg/ml) and ovicidal (100% inhibition at 5 mg/ml). No statistically significant activity was observed in vivo [184]
(133)Aqueous acetone extractsLeaves of Newbouldia laevis (P. Beauv.) Seem. (Bignoniaceae)West AfricaIn vitro action against larval exsheathment in H. contortus and T. colubriformisConcentration-dependent inhibition of H. contortus and T. colubriformis larval exsheathment (81.65% and 78.6%, respectively) at 600 μg/ml [185]
(134)Ethanolic extractIn vitro effects on egg hatching, infective larvae, and adult worms of Trichostrongylus colubriformis100% inhibition of adult worm motility after 48 of 2.5 mg/ml treatment [177]
(135)Ethanolic extractsLeaves of Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. (Bromeliaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against GIN and in vivo FECR assay in goats100% mortality at 100 mg/ml and 73% reduction in EPG on day 9 posttreatment [126]
(136)Aqueous extractsLeaves, stem, and root barks of Canna bidentata Bertol. (Cannaceae)Tropical AfricaParalysis and death time in vitro assay against earthworm E. eugeniaeConcentration-dependent activity was observed. Root extract caused paralysis and death at 3 ± 0.00 and 5 ± 0.15 min, respectively [128]
(137)Hydroethanolic extractSeeds of Buchholzia coriacea Engl. (Capparaceae)West and Central Africain vitro assay against L3 larvae of Haemonchus contortus and Heligmosomoides polygyrusSignificant larvicidal activity causing 94% and 100% mortality against the two parasites at 100 mg/ml, respectively, and IC50 of 16.82 and 11.20 mg/ml, respectively [117]
In vivo assay in chicken experimentally infected with Ascardia galliExtract had no effect on worm load and FEC in the infected animals [117]
(138)LatexUnripped fruits of Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vivo anthelmintic efficacy against Ascaridia galli and Cappilaria spp. in poultryLatex caused 77.7% reduction in FEC after 1 week of treatment [186]
(139)Aqueous extractsSeeds of Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae)In vivo against GI nematodes in naturally infected goatsExtract exhibited significant reduction in FEC (100%) in 7 days after drenching with 100 mg/ml [187]
(140)In vivo assay against FEC of H. contortus, Trichostrongylus spp, Strongyloides spp, and Ostertagia spp. in sheepExtracts showed 100% reduction in FEC in listed worms after 7 days treatment with 100 mg/ml [188].
(141)In vivo against FEC in mixed infections in chicksImproved haematological indices and significantly (100%) reduced FEC in chicks after 2 weeks of treatment with 1 : 10 ml (w/v) extract [116]
(142)In vivo assay against H. contortus, Oesophagostomum spp., Trichostrongylus spp., and Cooperia spp. in goatsImproved haematological indices and a significant (100%) FECR 2 weeks after drenching with 1 : 10 ml (w/v) extract) [111]
(143)Ethanolic extractIn vitro assay against egg hatch, larvae, and adult worms of T. colibriformisSignificant inhibition of all stages of the worm with 90.5% immobilisation after 48 h treatment at 2.5 mg/ml [177]
(144)Ethanolic and chlorofomic extractsSeeds of Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae)In vitro activity against adult P. posthumaEthanolic extract was the most active, inducing paralysis and death at 6.69 ± 0.68 and 19.75 ± 0.73 min, respectively, at 75 mg/ml [142]
(145)Ethanolic and hydroethanolic extractsLeaves, stem bark, and seeds of Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae)Comparative in vitro anthelmintic effect of extracts against adult P. posthumaAll extracts induced paralysis and caused death of worms, Seeds were more active with 7.21 ± 0.01 and 9.15 ± 0.01 paralysis and death times, respectively, at 5 mg/ml [6]
(146)Aqueous extractsLeaves and seeds of Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae)In vitro EHIA and larval development assays against H. contortusSeeds extract was most active (LD50 of 49.94 mg/ml for egg hatch and 49.32 mg/ml against larval development) [94]
(147)Hydroethanolic extractSeeds of Garcinia kola (Heckel) (Clusiaceae)West and South AfricaIn vitro EHIA, and larval mortality assay against Heligmosomoides bakeri18.75% inhibition of the egg-hatch at 100 mg/ml and 76.52% irreversible paralysis of the larvae at 50 mg/ml [91]
(148)Aqueous extractIn vitro larvicidal effects against strongylid nematodes of goatsExtract exhibited larvicidal action with 53.3%, 66.6% and 73.3% mortality at 50, 100, and 150 mg/ml, respectively [189]
(149)Hydroethanolic extractStem bark of Garcinia kola Heckel (Clusiaceae)In vitro action against P. posthumaExtract induced dose-dependent paralysis and death of the adult worms at 39.29 ± 0.12 and 54.29 ± 0.01 min, respectively, for 50 mg/ml [176]
(150)Aqueous extractsSeeds and stem bark of Garcinia kola Heckel (Clusiaceae)In vitro EHIA against strongylid nematodes of small ruminantsBoth extracts were ovicidal (98.9% and 100%, respectively) at 100 mg/ml [190]
(151)Aqueous extractRoot bark of Hildebrandtia sepalosa Rendle (Convolvulaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vivo efficacy against Haemonchus spp., Trichostrogylus spp. and Oesophagostomum spp. mixed infection in sheepA 90% reduction in FEC was observed on day 12 posttreatment [157]
(152)Methanolic extractWhole plant of Cyperus difformis L. (Cyperaceae)AfricaIn vitro action against P. posthumaThe extract showed a concentration-dependent paralysis (66.67 ± 1.8 min) and death (140.7 ± 2.3 min) at 20 mg/ml, respectively. It also improved the activity of albendazole, mebendazole and levamisole when 2 mg/ml of the extract was combined with these drugs [100]
(153)Ethanolic extractLeaves of Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex A. DC. (Ebenaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vivo assay against fecundity of adult H. contortus in sheepExtract induced about 55.08% reduction in FEC at 200 mg/kg dose [191]
(154)Ethanolic extractRoots of Anthocleista djalonensis A. Chev. (Gentianaceae)West Tropical AfricaIn vitro against L3 larvae of H. polygyrusConcentration-dependent lethal effects on L3 larvae with LC50 of 268.89 mg/ml [192]
(155)Hydromethanolic extractStem bark of Sacoglottis gabonensis (Baill.) Urb. (Humiriaceae)West Tropical AfricaIn vitro EHIA, and larval mortality assay against Heligmosomoides bakeri100% larval paralysis at 15.63 mg/ml [91]
(156)1 : 1 DCM: methanolic extractWhole plant, and leaves of Picria fel-terrae Lour. (Linderniaceae)North and East AfricaIn vitro effects on various stages of H. contortusExtracts showed considerable activity against the parasitic larval stages of H. contortus. It inhibited (94.1%) the development of L3 to L4 larvae 7 days posttreatment [193]
(157)In vitro activity against L3, L4 and adult C. elegans (wild type, Bristol N2)Both extracts significantly affected all 3 stages of C. elegans. It produced 50% defective egg laying phenotypes [107]
(158)Aqueous fraction of an ethanolic extractWhole plant of Spigelia anthelmia L. (Loganiaceae)West AfricaIn vivo efficacy in Nippostrongylus braziliensis infected ratsEfficacy of 74.35 ± 22.29% at 25 mg/kg body weight [194]
(159)Ethanolic extractFruit peels of Punica granatum L. (Lythraceae)EthiopiaIn vitro LMIA against Ascaris suumExtracts active against larval migration with EC50 of 97 μg/mL [24]
(160)Ethanolic extractLeaves of Corchorus olitorius L. (Malvaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against GIN from goatsExtract induced 60% mortality at 100 mg/ml [126]
(161)Chloroformic, pet. ether and ethanolic extractsLeaves of Memecylon umbellatum Burm. (Melastomataceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against adult Pheretima posthumaEthanolic extract was most potent with paralysis and death time of 29.66 ± 0.66 and 42.33 ± 1.45 min, respectively [195]
(162)Ethanolic extractFruits and seeds of Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre (Menispermaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against adult earthworms Eudrilus eugeniae, H. placei, and T. saginataSeed extract caused paralysis and death at 18 ± 0.35 and 133 ± 3.75 min, respectively, against E. Eugeniae [196]
(163)Feed for snailsLeaves of Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae)West AfricaIn vivo against roundworms in snails (Achatina achatina)Significant prevention of parasitisation (c2 (1) = 14.97; ) was observed in the treated snails [197]
(164)Methanolic extractStem bark of Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw.) Warb. (Myristicaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against adult earthworms Eudrilus eugeniae, H. placei, and T. saginataExtract showed potent activity against all worms studied. At 80 mg/ml, paralysis occurred in the earthworm at 41 ± 1.81 min and death at 67 ± 2.60 min [196]
(165)Ethanolic extractsFlower buds of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L. M. Perry (Myrtaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against GIN and in vivo FECR assay in goats100% mortality at 100 mg/ml and 85% FECR on day 9 posttreatment [126]
(166)Hydroethanolic and 1:1 DCM: methanolic extractsLeaves, trunk bark and root bark of Lophira lanceolata Tiegh. ex Keay (Ochnaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro activity against adult O. ochengi and L4 larvae of various strains of C. elegansAll extracts exhibited 100% inhibition of O. ochengi at 20 μg/mL after 72 h. Ethanolic extract of the leaves was the most active against the drug-resistant strains [68]
(167)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves of Adenia lobata Engl. (Passifloraceae)Central AfricaIn vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataBoth extracts were active with EC50 of 5 μg/ml each against the worms [145]
(168)Ethyl acetate and methanloic extractsLeaves of Plumbago zeylanica L. (Plumbaginaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro effects on paralysis and mortality of P. posthumaEthyl acetate extract was the most active of the two causing paralysis and death at 59.85 ± 3.35 and 80.55 ± 2.66 min, respectively [198]
(169)Aqueous and ethanolic extractLeaves and roots of Rumex abyssinicus Jacq. (Polygonaceae)East AfricaIn vitro ovicidal and larvicidal activity against H. contortusED50 = 0.11 μg/mL of aqueous extract against egg hatch [158]
(170)Methanolic extractBark of Ziziphus nummularia (Burm.f.) Wight & Arn. (Rhamnaceae)North AfricaIn vitro EHIA, adult motility, and larval development assay against H. contortus and in vivo against H. contortus, T. circumcincta, and T. ovis in sheep.LC50 = 676.08 and 398.11 μg/ml against egg hatch and larval development, respectively. FECR (84.7%) was recorded on day 13 post 3.0 g/kg treatment [97]
(171)Hydroethanolic extractRoot bark of Paullinia pinnata L. (Sapindaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro action against C. elegans larvaeExtract caused 14.8% inhibition of larvae (85.2% survival) [149]
(172)Hydroethanolic extractIn vitro mortality assay against larvae of C. elegans, Toxocara cati, Ancylostooma caninum, and Trichuris vulpis. EHIA and LMIA against H. contortusExtract was active against some of the test organisms. C. elegans (LC50 of 2.5  mg/ml), T. cati (LC50 of 112 μg/mL), and T. vulpis (LC50 = 17 μg/mL) [199].
(173)Aqueous-acetone extract, ethyl acetate, and water partitionsIn vitro action against C. elegans larvaeEthyl acetate partition was more effective (LC50 = 1.1 mg/ml) than the crude extract (LC50 = 1.9 mg/ml) and water fraction (LC50 = 2.9 mg/ml) [200]
(174)PAC fractionsIn vitro action against C. elegans larvaeAll PAC fractions exhibited a minimum of 70% inhibition against the larvae [200]
(175)Methanolic and chloromethylenic extractsLeaves and roots of Paullinia pinnata L. (Sapindaceae)In vitro activity against Rhabditis pseudoelongataExtracts of both parts were active against the worm with EC50 of 2.5 μg/ml [145]
(176)Aqueous methanolic extractAerial parts of Verbascum thapsus L. (Scrophulariaceae)North AfricaIn vitro activity against R. spiralis and A. galliExtract produced relative paralysis index of 2.08 at 40 mg/ml against A. galli [201]
(177)Methanolic extractDried fruits of Brucea javanica (L.) Merr. (Simaroubaceae)Tropical East AfricaIn vivo activity against Dactylogyrus intermedius in goldfishExtract showed profound activity against the parasites (EC50 = 49.96 mg/L) [113]
(178)Aqueous and alcoholic extractsLeaves of Nicotiana tabacum L. (Solanaceae)Tropical AfricaIn vitro assay against motility of Marshallagia marshalliExtracts significantly inhibited the motility of the worms, causing 0.44 death rate at 75 mg/ml [77]
(179)Aqueous and methanolic extractsIn vitro inhibition of motility against H. contortus and in vivo FEC assay against H. contortus, T. axei, T. colubriformis, O. columbianum, S. Papillosus and T. ovis in sheepExtracts significantly inhibited worm motility at 6 h postexposure and caused a reduction in FEC (73.6% on day 5 posttreatment with methanolic extract at 3.0 g/kg) [202]
(180)Ethanolic extractsIn vitro activity against GIN from goats80% mortality at 100 mg/ml [126]