EVALUATION OF DIURETIC ACTIVITY OF MUSSAENDA FRONDOSA
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Pharamceutical and Clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
The present study deals with the evaluation of diuretic activityof the plant Mussaenda frondossa Linn. ,using Lipschitz method. Wistar albino ratswas divided into 4 groups of 6 animals in each. Frusemide (20 mg/Kg p.o) used as a standard diuretics. Two doses of plant extract was used forthe study. In urine the volume and concentration of electrolytes was measured at the end of 24 hrs. Result shows significant increase in diureticactivity.Keywords: Mussaenda frondosa, Lipchitz method, Alcoholic extract, Diuretic activity.
Authors and Affiliations
Sreelakshmi Ramakrishnan, Shan Mohammed, Jyoti Harindran, Sriganesan P
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