Pandya Preeti N, Aghera Hetal B, Ashok B K, Acharya Rabinarayan
PhD Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Ayu. 2012 Oct;33(4):576-8. doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.110517.
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.
多枝柳穿鱼(Linaria ramosissima (Wall.) Janch.),玄参科植物,一种民间药用植物,传统医学从业者称其具有利尿活性。本研究旨在探讨多枝柳穿鱼叶对白化大鼠的利尿活性。将叶粉悬浮于2%阿拉伯胶中,以450 mg/kg的剂量口服给予实验大鼠。通过测量尿量、尿液pH值和尿电解质排泄来评估利尿效果。与对照组相比,给予受试药物后尿量增加不显著,但显著提高了钠、氯和钾的尿排泄量。从本研究可以得出结论,多枝柳穿鱼叶具有显著的利尿活性。