The potency of Java apple [(Eugenia aquea) Burm. F] leaf ethanol extract as a natural anthelmintic

Infectious diseases of worms, are still a health problem with a high burden based on the incidence and mortality rates in Southeast Asian countries. Considering the high prevalence of worm sufferers in Southeast Asian countries, collaboration between researchers in the region of the country is neede...

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Main Authors: Suwendar, S., Jantan, Ibrahim, Mulyanti, Dina, Priani, Sani Ega, Fakih, Taufik Muhammad
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooperation
Ethanol
Infectious diseases
Worms
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Summary:Infectious diseases of worms, are still a health problem with a high burden based on the incidence and mortality rates in Southeast Asian countries. Considering the high prevalence of worm sufferers in Southeast Asian countries, collaboration between researchers in the region of the country is needed. Indonesia and Malaysia, two countries that have close cultural affinities have the most opportunity to pioneer such cooperation and are expected to continue to develop into cooperation with other countries. The use of anthelmintics that can completely treat worm infections, namely worms and eggs is a necessity. The objectives of this study were: to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of worms and anti-worm eggs from Java apple leaf. The study was done with evaluated for anthelmintic activity on worms and eggs. Result showed that the ethanol extract caused a paralytic effect after contact with Ascaris suum for 90 minutes on male worms but had no effect on female worms for 120 minutes of observation. Ethanol extract significantly decreased the number of fertile eggs compared to control (p
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/5.0225432