Significance of Diuretic activity
Synonyms: Water excretion, Diuretic effect, Natriuresis, Fluid excretion, Renal clearance, Diuresis, Urinary flow increase
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Hindu concept of 'Diuretic activity'
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Diuretic activity is a property of T. cordifolia, which is described as useful in Mutrakrichha (urinary trouble) separately and in various formulations in Ayurveda.[1] (2) This is a property of certain herbs, like Gokshura, which increases urine formation, and the text provides experimental evidence of this effect, as well as its relation to Jaliyansha.[2] (3) Studies on the diuretic and serum electrolyte regulating capabilities of the extracts showed this activity.[3] (4) This is the ability of Madayantika to promote the production of urine, which is one of its pharmacological activities, and is beneficial.[4] (5) Diuretic activity is a property of Varuna, and it also has hepatoprotective and nephroprotective properties, which makes it useful in cases of poisoning with nephritis.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This refers to the ability of the plant to increase urine production, as shown in studies involving rats, which can help the body remove excess fluids.[6] (2) The aqueous extract of the plant produces an increase in glomerular filtration rate, increasing urinary excretion.[7] (3) Diuretic activity is a characteristic of some plants within the Mutravirechaniya mahakashaya group, which is studied and reported in various scientific journals for their efficacy in treating urinary disorders.[8]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) In Ayurveda, T. cordifolia has been mentioned as being helpful both individually and in a variety of formulations for Mutrakrichha (urinary problems).[9]
The concept of Diuretic activity in scientific sources
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This refers to the ability to promote increased urination, which is shown by vacuum dried extracts of L. siceraria.[10] (2) The blood pressure lowering effect of the plant was possibly due to this.[11] (3) This activity of Poria water decoction was tested on rats after being deprived of food but not water for 18 hours.[12] (4) The effect of promoting urine production, which was observed in mice treated with Mucuna pruriens extract.[13] (5) Diuretic activity is the property of increasing urine production, and this has been documented as an effect of Tribulus terrestris.[14]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) This term describes a property of a plant extract, studied in normal male Wistar rats, which suggests that it promotes increased urine production within the body, as indicated by the text.[15] (2) The study investigates the diuretic properties of the ethanol extract of Mirabilis jalapa leaf, aiming to determine its potential as a diuretic agent in male Wistar rats, with the 600 mg/kg body weight of EEMJL being the most effective.[16]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A medicinal property for which plants are used in traditional medicine in Kutch district, Gujrat.[17] (2) Phytoconstituents of plant show this, along with depurative, antiabortifacient, antipyretic and refrigerant, astringent, and anti-inflammatory activities.[18]