Antidiuretic and antidiarrhoeal activities of polar and non-polar extract of Brassica oleracea.

Abstract
Diuretic activities of both polar and non-polar extract of leaves of Brassica oleracea were investigated on male white rabbits and male Sprague-Dawley rats. Anti diarrheal activity of the same extract was investigated on male and female swiss albino mice. Both polar and non-polar extract exhibited anti diuretic activities on both rats and rabbits. Polar and Non-polar extract also showed anti diarrheal activity on male and female mice. Anti diarrheal activity affects both latent period and number of stools.
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Keywords
Brassica oleracea, Anti diuretic, Anti diarrheal activity, Polar extract, Non-polar extract
Citation
Shakar Abu Afzal Mohammad, Khanam Sharmin, Sayeed Muhammad Shahdaat Bin, Haque Md Ahsanul, Moniruzzaman Md, Islam S M Ashraful. Antidiuretic and antidiarrhoeal activities of polar and non-polar extract of Brassica oleracea. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2012 Aug; 2(8): 101-106.