TITLE:
Diuretic activity of Phyllanthus niruri (Linn.) in rats
AUTHORS:
A. L. Udupa, Sanjeeva ., Adarsh Benegal, Vinay Prusty, G. Prabhath Kodancha, M. C. Satish Kumar, Vinutha Bhat, U. P. Ratnakar
KEYWORDS:
Phyllanthus niruri; Diuretic action
JOURNAL NAME:
Health,
Vol.2 No.5,
May
27,
2010
ABSTRACT: Aqueous extract of Phyllanthus niruri (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg. p.o. single dose) was tested for its diuretic activity and compared with the standard drug hydrochlorothiazide (10 mg/ kg p.o.; single dose). Significant increase in the volume of urine and excretion of sodium, potassium and chloride was recorded when aqueous extract of Phyllanthus niruri was administered to hydrated albino rats.