Study on the anthelmintic principle of torreya nucifera $S_{IEBOLD)}$ et $Z_{UCCARINI)}$

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The seed of Torreya nucifera, which has been widely used as folk medicine in the treatment of tapeworm infestation, was pharmacologically examined to isolate the biologically active component. It was found that the water insoluble part of the methanol extract of the seed, which was previously pressed to remove inactive oil fraction, showed remarkable anthelmintic effects on the rat infected with Hymenolepis diminuta (rat tapeworm).