The present study aimed to evaluate the Antioxidant and Anthelmintic activity of fruit extract of Averrhoa carambola. The fresh fruits of Averrhoa carambola were collected and authenticated. The coarse powder was subjected to successive extraction by Soxhlet method using Petroleum ether and Ethanol as solvents. Further, the phytochemical constituents were identified by standard chemical tests. The Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract was determined using DPPH method. The In-vitro Anthelmintic activities of both extracts at different concentration(25mg, 50mg and 100mg) were examined against Pheretima posthuma. The Vermifugal and Vermicidal effects were recorded in minutes. The results were expressed as Mean±SEM statistical analysis by One-Way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s multiple comparison method. The present study revealed that increasing the concentration, increased the potency of extracts. The results indicated Averrhoa carambola exhibits Antioxidant and Anthelmintic activity and support the traditional usage of this fruit.
Syed Aamir*, Y. S. Tejashree, Vineeth Chandy, Khalida Khanum.