Diuretic action of hydroalcohol extracts ofFoeniculum vulgare vardulce(D.C.) roots in rats

Abstract

Hydroalcohol extracts of Foeniculum vulgare var dulce (D.C) root were tested for their diuretic activity in rats. Pharmacological evaluation revealed that they led to an increase in urine flow and urinary sodium excretion in rats. Dose effect relations were also assessed. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Medicinal plants administered to control hypertension in Ethiopia: ethnomedicine, pharmacology, nutraceutical, phytochemistry, toxicology, and policy perspectives

“…Foeniculum vulgare is a plant known for its aromatic scent and sweet seeds, commonly used as flavoring agents ( 289 ). Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ).…”

“…Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ). It has been found to exhibit ACEI activity ( 181 ).…”

Medicinal plants administered to control hypertension in Ethiopia: ethnomedicine, pharmacology, nutraceutical, phytochemistry, toxicology, and policy perspectives

“…Foeniculum vulgare is a plant known for its aromatic scent and sweet seeds, commonly used as flavoring agents ( 289 ). Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ).…”

“…Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ). It has been found to exhibit ACEI activity ( 181 ).…”

Chemical Constituents From Algerian Foeniculum Vulgare Aerial Parts and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity

“…Diuretic, analgesic and antipyretic activity has also been found in the fennel fruit 14 as well as antioxidant activity 15 . It is widely cultivated throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world for its aromatic fruits, which are used as a culinary spice 14,16,17 . Steam distillation of dried fruits yields an essential oil referred as "Fennel oil", used in western countries for flavouring purposes 18 .…”

“…Steam distillation of dried fruits yields an essential oil referred as "Fennel oil", used in western countries for flavouring purposes 18 . Although, the chemical constituents and antimicrobial properties of the fruit volatile oil of F. vulgare are well studied 14,16,[19][20][21][22] , potential antimicrobial properties have not yet been studied for its aerial parts. The leaves and fruit are mainly used to flavour fish and meat, giving them a strong aroma and taste, and as an ingredient in cosmetics.…”

Medicinal plants administered to control hypertension in Ethiopia: ethnomedicine, pharmacology, nutraceutical, phytochemistry, toxicology, and policy perspectives

“…Foeniculum vulgare is a plant known for its aromatic scent and sweet seeds, commonly used as flavoring agents ( 289 ). Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ).…”

“…Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ). It has been found to exhibit ACEI activity ( 181 ).…”

Chemical Constituents From Algerian Foeniculum Vulgare Aerial Parts and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity

“…Diuretic, analgesic and antipyretic activity has also been found in the fennel fruit 14 as well as antioxidant activity 15 . It is widely cultivated throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world for its aromatic fruits, which are used as a culinary spice 14,16,17 . Steam distillation of dried fruits yields an essential oil referred as "Fennel oil", used in western countries for flavouring purposes 18 .…”

“…Steam distillation of dried fruits yields an essential oil referred as "Fennel oil", used in western countries for flavouring purposes 18 . Although, the chemical constituents and antimicrobial properties of the fruit volatile oil of F. vulgare are well studied 14,16,[19][20][21][22] , potential antimicrobial properties have not yet been studied for its aerial parts. The leaves and fruit are mainly used to flavour fish and meat, giving them a strong aroma and taste, and as an ingredient in cosmetics.…”

Medicinal plants administered to control hypertension in Ethiopia: ethnomedicine, pharmacology, nutraceutical, phytochemistry, toxicology, and policy perspectives

“…Foeniculum vulgare is a plant known for its aromatic scent and sweet seeds, commonly used as flavoring agents ( 289 ). Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ).…”

“…Originally native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean ( 290 ), it is utilized in TM for managing HTN in Ethiopia ( 57 , 60 , 76 ), Morocco ( 291 ), and Palestine ( 171 ), and serves as a diuretic in France ( 292 ). Research shows that it lowers BP and has diuretic effects in animals ( 271 , 273 , 291 , 292 ). It has been found to exhibit ACEI activity ( 181 ).…”

Chemical Constituents From Algerian Foeniculum Vulgare Aerial Parts and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity

“…Diuretic, analgesic and antipyretic activity has also been found in the fennel fruit 14 as well as antioxidant activity 15 . It is widely cultivated throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world for its aromatic fruits, which are used as a culinary spice 14,16,17 . Steam distillation of dried fruits yields an essential oil referred as "Fennel oil", used in western countries for flavouring purposes 18 .…”

“…Steam distillation of dried fruits yields an essential oil referred as "Fennel oil", used in western countries for flavouring purposes 18 . Although, the chemical constituents and antimicrobial properties of the fruit volatile oil of F. vulgare are well studied 14,16,[19][20][21][22] , potential antimicrobial properties have not yet been studied for its aerial parts. The leaves and fruit are mainly used to flavour fish and meat, giving them a strong aroma and taste, and as an ingredient in cosmetics.…”