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Planta Med 1992; 58(3): 237-238
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-961443
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Diuretic Action of Aqueous Orthosiphon Extract in Rats

J. Englert, G. Harnischfeger
  • Schaper & Brümmer, D(W)-332O Salzgitter 61, Federal Republic of Germany
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1991

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05 January 2007 (online)

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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.

Key words

Orthosiphon aristatus - diuretic activity - ion excretion - Orthosiphonis folium extract