Author(s)

A. L. Udupa, Sanjeeva ., Adarsh Benegal, Vinay Prusty, G. Prabhath Kodancha, M. C. Satish Kumar, Vinutha Bhat, U. P. Ratnakar

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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.

Phyllanthus niruri; Diuretic action

Udupa, A. , ., S. , Benegal, A. , Prusty, V. , Kodancha, G. , Kumar, M. , Bhat, V. and Ratnakar, U. (2010) Diuretic activity of Phyllanthus niruri (Linn.) in rats. Health, 2, 511-512. doi: 10.4236/health.2010.25076.