Abstract Title:

Antifilarial effect of Zingiber officinale on Dirofilaria immitis.

Abstract Source:

J Helminthol. 1987 Sep;61(3):268-70. PMID: 3668217

Abstract Author(s):

A Datta, N C Sukul

Article Affiliation:

Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati University, West Bengal, India.

Abstract:

Dogs, naturally infected with Dirofilaria immitis, were treated with the residues of the alcoholic extracts of the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale (ginger). Twelve subcutaneous injections of the extract given at 100 mg/kg reduced microfilarial concentration in blood by a maximum of 98%. Fifty five days after the last injection there was 83% reduction in microfilarial concentration suggesting partial destruction of adult worms. Half of the treated dogs showed some lethargy at the beginning of treatment possibly due to the mass annihilation of microfilariae in blood.

Study Type : Animal Study

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