To Study the Effect of Tribulus Terristris on Urinary PH, Uric Acid and Calcium as a Herbal Diuretic Agent

Abstract

Objective: To study the effect of tribulus terristris on urinary pH, uric acid and calcium as a herbal diuretic agent.

Study Design: Descriptive Study.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Lahore and duration of study was two weeks.

Materials and Methods: Tribulus terristris extract (100 mg/kg body weight) was administered in rabbits. Rabbits are divided into two groups CT and Tt.

Results: There were significant alkalinization of urine and significant reduction in urinary uric acid level and insignificant urinary calcium level observed.

Conclusion: It is concluded that alkalinization and reduction of urinary uric acid by Tt would be help ful to reduce renal stone formation.