Study on the Diuretic Activity of Cynodon dactylon root stalk Extract in Albino Rats
Abstract
The present study was carried out to evaluate the diuretic activity of aqueous extract of Cynodon dactylon which is used as traditional folk medicine in India for treatment of various diseases and disorders. On oral administration of the aqueous extract of root stalk of Cynodon dactylon at a dose of 100mg, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg/kg body weight shows diuretic activity which can be quantified in experimental rats. Values are mean + SEM, * p<0.05, **P<0.001, when compared to control.
