Possible anthelmintic action of Adenocarpus complicatus

Calleja, J.M.; Romero, M.C.

Lloydia 35(3): 305-306

1972


ISSN/ISBN: 0024-5461
PMID: 5086293
Document Number: 47874
Extracts of leaves of Adenocarpus complicatus, a plant used in certain parts of Spain for the removal of human intestinal parasites, was found in the laboratory to kill earthworms (Allolobophora foetida). The toxic components appeared to be associated with the alkaloids and other bases.

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