Robin Jose

In the present study ethanol and aqueous extracts of the whole plant of Merremia emarginata Burm. F were investigated for their anthelmintic activity against Ecinia foeitida and Pheretima posthuma. Four concentrations (100, 150, 200, 250 mg/ml) of each extract were subjected for evaluation. The study is mainly concerned with the determination of time of paralysis and time of death of the parasites. The gradual increase in the dose showed a gradual increase in the anthelmintic activity. The ethanolic extract of the whole plant showed a significant anthelmintic activity at highest concentration of 250 mg/ml.

Cassia auriculata is a shrub with large bright yellow colored flowers. The plant can be seen throughout south India. Tribals of various states of south India are using different parts of this plant due to its  various medicinal properties. This review gives an account of updated information on its Pharmacognostical, phytochemical and pharmacological activities which will be a valuable information to researchers in getting advanced knowledge about the plant Key words: Cassia auriculata,  Phytochemistry and Pharmacology