Antiurolithiatic Potential of Boiled Paragis (Eleusine indica)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

At present, half of the population of women in the world has experienced UTI (Office on Women Health, April 2018) and 1 out of 20 men have suffered (Medscape, July 2018). Currently, urinary stone formation affects 10% to 12% of the population of the industrialized countries (Kidney Stone Australia, 2017). However, Paragis (Eleusine indica) also known as Goosegrass has diuretic properties that can increase the amount of water in the body, flushing out toxins and expelling the salt content through urine. The primary aim of the study was to make a product that can reduce the cases of urinary problems such as Urolithiasis and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and is inexpensive and safe to use.

METHODS

The researcher gathered the Paragis (Eleusine indica) and removed the roots; the stems were boiled in the casserole for 10 minutes. After boiling, the decoction was poured in a convenient container. The tea was tested to five randomly chosen persons. The five chosen respondents were obliged to drink two liters of water only in the first 24 hours of observation. For the next three 24 hours, they were tasked to drink two liters of Paragis tea with different concentration (second 24 hours: boiled with 150 grams of Paragis, third 24 hours: boiled with 300 grams of Paragis, fourth 24 hours: boiled with 450 grams of Paragis). The researcher recorded the physical observations of their urine.

RESULTS

The researcher presented 4 tables that show 4 treatments. In table 1 shows the physical appearance of the urine from drinking 2 liters of water in 24 hours. In table 2 shows the physical appearance of the urine from drinking 2 liters boiled 150 grams Paragis in 24 hours. In table 3 shows the physical appearance of the urine from drinking 2 liters boiled 300 grams Paragis in 24 hours. In table 4 shows the physical appearance of the urine from drinking 2 liters boiled 450 grams Paragis in 24 hours.In each respondent, the color of the urine becomes clearer; the odor has lessened its pungency; the amount of urine has increased. As the concentration of Paragis increases, the urine becomes clearer, less pungent, and increased.

DISCUSSIONS

As the amount of boiled Paragis increases, the amount of urine also increases. There is a significant difference between water and boiled Paragis as an antiurolithiatic. Therefore, people can easily make it at their househol and improve it more. The researcher concluded that the boiled Paragis has the Diuretic property that can be potential as an antiurolithiatic.