DIUDRETIC PROFILE OF ALLIUM CEPA IN ALBINO RATS

Abstract

Allium cepa extract frusemide and 1%NaCl solution initiated a significant increase (p<0.05) in urine production by white albino rats. The effect was greater with the extract and frusemide when compared with NaCl.


Key Words: Allium cepa, Liliaceae, diuresis, rats


Nig. J. Nat. Prod. And Med. Vol.2 1998: 42-43