Abstract
EVALUATION OF IN VITRO ANTI-UROLITHIATIC POTENTIAL OF MERREMIA TRIDENTATA (L.) HALLIER F. BY CALCIUM OXALATE DISSOLUTION ASSAY
Jisa Ann Sabu, *Dr. Brijithlal N.D. and Dr. Prakash G. Williams
ABSTRACT
Urolithiasis commonly known as stone formation is one of the most painful urological disorder. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the in vitro anti-urolithiatic activity of Merremia tridentata by calcium oxalate dissolution assay. The distilled water extract, ethanol extract, ethyl acetate extract, chloroform extract, lime juice extract and tender coconut water extract were taken for the evaluation. All the six extracts shown their effectiveness in the dissolution of calcium oxalate crystals. The ethyl acetate extract was more effective when compared to other extracts with a high rate of dissolution. The study revealed that Merremia tridentata possess potent anti-urolthiatic activity.
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