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Antiurolithiatic activity of phytochemical extracts: A review

  • T. Lakshmi
  • , Ezhilarasan Devaraj
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)

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Abstract

Phytochemical extracts are constantly being evaluated for possible antiurolithiatic activity in a progressive manner. Hyperoxaluria and hypercalciuria are important risk factors in pathogenesis of urinary stone formation; a number of medicinal plants are evaluated mainly against calcium oxalate and magnesium ammonium phosphate types of kidney stones, employing various experimental models of urolithiasis. Attempt was taken to review the antiurolithiatic activity of certain herbal extracts to provide information for further research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)200-203
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Advanced Pharmacy Education and Research
Volume7
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antiurolithiatic activity
  • Hyperoxaluria
  • Medicinal plants

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