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Volume 11, Issue 4
  • ISSN: 2215-0838
  • E-ISSN: 2215-0846

Abstract

Background

Helminth infections caused by parasitic worms due to poor sanitation are a major public health problem. As the infections are often asymptomatic but can lead to malnutrition and growth problems, and also because of resistance to anthelmintics, effective treatments are crucial. Traditional herbal remedies, which are particularly important in resource-poor regions, such as northeast India, play an important role in addressing this challenge.

Objective

The study focuses on anthelmintic herbal remedies and aims to explore and analyze the indigenous herbal treatments in Northeast India. The review combines a comprehensive review of literature, field studies, and traditional knowledge and provides insights into plant species, preparation techniques and research studies that have been reported.

Methods

The information presented was assessed using a variety of electronic resources, including ScienceDirect, Wiley, Elsevier, Springer, Google Scholar, and PubMed (National Library of Medicines).

Results

The focus of this review is on the phytochemicals present in these herbal remedies from Northeastern India, which play a pivotal role in their efficacy against parasitic worms. The analysis explores the mechanisms of action behind these remedies and sheds light on the scientific basis of traditional therapies. It emphasizes the merging of ancient and modern research and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Conclusion

This review highlights the scope for effective anthelmintic therapies and explores the synergy between synthetic compounds and natural phytometabolites that offer the potential for effective interventions. This ethnopharmacological review not only scientifically validates traditional wisdom but also demonstrates the value of indigenous approaches in the treatment of modern health issues.

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Anthelmintic Herbal Remedies of North Eastern India: An Ethnopharmacological Exploration
Current Traditional Medicine 11, e080324227791 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838281547240219114943
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Keyword(s): Anthelmintic; bioactive molecules; ethnopharmacology; herbal remedies; North Eastern India; synthetic drugs

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