In vitro evaluation of antifilarial effect of Azadirachta indica leaves extract in different solvents on the microfilariae of Setaria cervi

Abstract

Polar solvent extracts of Azadirachta indica leaves were investigated to evaluate in vitro anthelmintic activity on the microfilariae of Setaria cervi. Four extracts of A. indica leaves were prepared with different solvents in increasing order of polarity (diethyl ether < chloroform < ethanol