Diuretic Action of AqueousOrthosiphonExtract in Rats
- 1 June 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in Planta Medica
- Vol. 58 (03) , 237-238
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2006-961443
Abstract
An aqueous extract of Orthosiphonis folium, given orally, enhances considerably ion excretion in rat to a level comparable to that obtained with furosemide. No aqueretic action is observed. The increased ion excretion is not due to the potassium content of the starting material.Keywords
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