Recent advances in the field of enzymatic anthelminthics
Asenjo, C.F.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 36(5): 215-219
1944
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 Document Number: 700052
Although vegetable enzymatic anthelmintics readily digest almost any species of intestinal parasite in vitro only a few are susceptible in vivo. The most effective are the milky exudates of several species of fig. trees which have a specific action on the whipworm. Of other enzymatic anthelmintics, mention is made of papaya latex, pineapple juice, and maya juice, but there is still little exact knowledge concerning their clinical value.