Table 1 Effects of different Homoeopathic drugs prepared from common weeds, on radial growth of
Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus membranaceus) under in vitro conditions
Homoeopathic drugs Concentrations (ppm) Radial growth 9mm)
1 Achyranthus 500 70.6(-17.2)
1000 87.6(+2.6)
1500 76.1(-10.7
2000 80.8(-5.2)
2 Boerrhavia 500 67.6(-20.7)
1000 72.5(-15.0)
1500 76.6(-10.1)
2000 80.8(-5.2)
3 Calotropis 500 83.1(-2.5)
1000 76.1(-10.7)
1500 48.5(-43.1)
2000 85.1(-0.2)
4 Cynodon 500 58.1(-31.8)
1000 71.1(-16.6)
1500 87.1(-2.1)
2000 62.6(-26.6)
5 Solanum 500 72.5(-15.0)
1000 84.0(-1.5)
1500 90.0(+5.5)
2000 64.5(-24.3)
6 Control 85.3
LSD (P=0.05) 4
Figures in parentheses indicate percentage stimulation (+) or inhibition (-) over control