Diuretic Action of Aqueous Orthosiphon Extract in Rats

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.

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