DIURETIC ACTIVITY OF IGNORED MONOCOT GRASS KYLLINGA TRICEPS ROTTB

Author(s): Amit Upadhyay*, Suman Jain, Neetu Bhalla and Kanika Arora

Abstract: Kyllinga triceps rottb is commonly grown monocot grass of Gwalior Chambal region. In ayurvedic literatures it is known as musta. In various ethno botanical studies grass is reported to be diuretic. In present study we have been evaluated kyllinga triceps rhizomes for its diuretic, potential. Furosemide is taken as standard drug, both extracts petroleum ether and ethanolic exhibits significant diuretic action.

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