Abstract

REVIEW: AN OVERVIEW OF HERBALS USED IN HELMINTHIASIS

A. Nandhini* and C. Sumathi

Abstract

Helminthiasis, worm infestation is the most common problemirrespective of gender and age that accounts due to poor sanitation,hygiene, malnutrition and crowded living conditions. Most of theantihelminthic drugs are contraindicated in pregnancy and their use arerestricted in certain conditions. Recent research findings suggest thatthe use of herbals drugs are safer and effectively kill the worms withfew or no side effects. Hence, the elimination of worms with thenatural remedy of herbals as an alternative method has been discussedin detail in this review.

Keywords: Helminthiasis, herbals, worms