In vitro anthelmintic action of some indigenous medicinal plants on Ascardia galli worms

Different parts of ten indigenous medicinal plants were screened for their in vitro anthelmintic activity against Ascaridia galli worms of the birds. Preparations from Carica papaya, Sapindus trifoliatus, Butea frondosa and Momordica charantia were more effective than piperazine hexahydrate.