To study the effect of tribulus terristris on urinary PH, uric acid and calcium as a herbal diuretic agent

ABSTRACT

To study the effect of tribulus terristris on urinary pH, uric acid and calcium as a herbal diuretic agent. Descriptive study. The study was conducted postgraduate medical institute [PGMI] Lahore and duration of study was two weeks. Tribulus terristris extract [100 mg/kg body weight] was administered in rabbits. Rabbits are divided into two groups CT and Tt. There were significant alkalinization of urine and significant reduction in urinary uric acid level and insignificant urinary calcium level observed. It is concluded that alkalinization and reduction of urinary uric acid by Tt would be helpful to reduce renal stone formation