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Evaluation of the diuretic effects of crude stem bark extraction of Zanthoxylum heitzii(Rutaceae) in Wistar rats

Authors :
Ntchapda, Fidèle
Kakesse, Maguirgue
Fokam, Michel Archange Tagne
Pancha, Olivier Mbouemboue
Abakar, Djedouboum
Dimo, Théophile
Source :
Journal of Integrative Medicine (JIM); September 2015, Vol. 13 Issue: 5 p326-335, 10p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Zanthoxylum heitziiis a medicinal plant widely used in central Africa for the treatment of many diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. The diuretic effects of crude stem bark extraction were determined and its safety in rats was evaluated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20954964
Volume :
13
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Integrative Medicine (JIM)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs36791039
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-4964(15)60188-1