Extraction of Phytolacca acinosa and its mulloscacidal effects

The total saponins extracted from the plant root of Phytolacca Esculenta Van Houtte were studied for its mulloscacidal effect. The results showed the death rate of oncomelania was 95.6% under the concentration of 125 mg/L of saponins, at 28 degrees C with action time being 24 h.