Antifilarial Activity of the Methanolic Extract of (Fabaceae) on Bovine Parasites ().

Onchocerciasis is a major public health problem caused by parasite and transmitted to humans via black flies ( bites. The control of onchocerciasis relies much on the use of the chemical drug ivermectin, which is only effective against microfilariae and has led to drug resistance. This study was carried out to assess the antifilarial activity of methanolic extract of and its most active fractions on adult male worm, the closest model to , after 48 h and 72 h of treatment.