DIURETIC ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF ORTHOSIPHON THYMIFLORUS IN RATS.

Abstract no : 2-1&2-DG-064
Author(s) : Kavimani, S.; Ilango, R.; Thangadurai, J.G.; Jaykar, B.; Majumdar, U.K.; Gupta, M.
Address : Department of Pharmacology, Periyar College of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Girls, Trichy, Tamil Nadu 620021, TN, India
Source : Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, v. 59(2): p. 96-98, 1997.
Title : DIURETIC ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF ORTHOSIPHON THYMIFLORUS IN RATS.
Abstract : Efficacy of aqueous extract of Orthosiphon thymiflorus (Arjaka) tested for diuretic activity in rats has been discussed. The extract given orally did not act as an aquaretic. The values of urine volume were only slightly elevated. The ion excretion was considerably increased.

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