Application of vegetal diuretics in various pathologies

Abstract

Introduction. Diuretics are widely used in the treatment of diseases accompanied, nephroticly liquid retention in the body, especially in circulatory insufficiency syndrome, hypertension and glaucoma. Purpose. Research of vegetal products containing flavonoids and saponosides and their subsequent application in the treatment of various diseases. Material and methods. Study and synthesis of scientific articles, on the use of vegetal diuretics and evaluation of the State Nomenclature of Medicines (SNM) from Republic of Moldova. Results. We mention two large groups of active principles responsible for the diuretic action: flavonoids and saponosides. Vegetal products containing flavonoids: Uvae-Ursi folia, Polygoni avicularis herba, Betulae gemmae are indicated in edema, hydro-electrolytic balance disorders; while products rise in saponosides: Equiseti arvensis herba, Orthosiphonis folia are recommended in hypertension and circulatory insufficiency. Conclusions. Vegetal diuretics with a 1.04% share after SNM RM, unlike synthetic ones, reduce the risk of dependence and adverse reactions.