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Diuretic activity of Linaria ramosissima (wall.) Janch. leaves in albino rats

Authors

  • Preeti Pandya PhD Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
  • Hetal Aghera Laboratory Technician, Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
  • B Ashok Research Associate, Drug Discovery Group, Himalaya Health Care, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Rabinarayan Acharya Assosiate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Keywords:

Diuretic activity, electrolyte excretion, folklore plant, Linaria ramosissima

Abstract

Linaria ramosissima (Wall.) Janch., Scrophulariaceae, a folklore plant, has been claimed for its diuretic activities by traditional practitioners. The present study was undertaken to investigate the diuretic activity of L. ramosissima leaves in albino rats. Suspension of leaf powder in 2% gum acacia was administered to experimental rats orally at doses of 450 mg/kg. The diuretic effect was evaluated by measuring the urine volume, pH of urine, and urinary electrolyte excretion. Administration of the test drug increased the urine volume in a non-significant manner, while it enhanced the urinary excretion of sodium, chloride, and potassium significantly, in comparison to the control group. From the present study it can be concluded that the leaves of L. ramosissima have a significant diuretic activity. Keywords: Diuretic activity, electrolyte excretion, folklore plant, Linaria ramosissima

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