Effects of tribulus terresteries; To study on urine output and electrolytes in rabbits

The objective of this study was to find the effects of herbal extract of tribulus terristris on the urine output and electrolytes in rabbits and to find a herbal remedy for fluid and electrolyte abnormalities. Descriptive. Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Post Graduate Medical lnstitute, Lahore. The duration of study was for two weeks [in 2003]. Sixteen rabbits of mixed breed were purchased locally and kept in the animal house of Postgraduate Medical lnstitute, Lahore for a week for acclimatization before starting the experiment, Twelve hours light and dark cycle was maintained. They were fed on grass, grain, seasonal vegetables and water adlibitum. Animals were weighed for calculation of dosage of herb.