Abstract:Ipomea asarifolia, Commelina diffusa, Acalypha ciliata and Eleusine indica are medicinal plants with anthelmintic effects traditionally used in pig breeding in the Republic of Benin. However, data on their chemical composition and toxicity are not sufficient. The objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemistry and larval toxicity of I. asarifolia, C. diffusa, A. ciliata and E. indica, used in Benin. Aqueous and hydro-ethanolic extracts of the plants were obtained by maceration of the powders in solv… Show more
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