Abstract

EVALUATION OF ANTI-UROLITHIATIC ACTIVITY OF PSEUDARTHRIA VISCIDA

Sajeena C. H.*, Anagha T., Nadha Rahman P., Nasla K., Rimsha C., Wafira Hanan K. P., Celestin Baboo R. V. and Sirajudheen M. K.

.

Abstract

Urolithiasis is a condition where stones grow in various regions of the urinary system, making it difficult to pass urine. Stone production is a complex process that involves supersaturation, nucleation, development, aggregation, and retention of stones within the kidney. Folklore practitioners have claimed that Pseudarthria viscida has antiurolithiatic properties. The purpose of this study is to highlight the potential of Pseudarthria viscida, a member of the Fabaceae family, in the treatment of urolithiasis. Titrimetric and Turbidimetric methods using aqueous and ethanolic extract were used to evaluate the antiurolithiatic activity of the whole plant of Pseudarthria viscida. The results were compared to those obtained using a standard Cystonetablet. More plant dissolution was visible in the aqueous fraction.

Keywords: Pseudarthria viscida, Urolithiasis, Titrimetry, Turbidimetry, Extracts.