The effects of Lagerstroemia speciosa (Banaba) in the intraocular pressure of normal individuals
- Author:
Pahud Dennis C
;
Sarmiento Rex A
;
Altuna Jesus
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Male;
Female;
Adult;
Young Adult;
PLANTS, MEDICINAL/ADVERSE EFFECTS;
PLANTS/MEDICINAL/TOXICITY;
DIURETICS;
INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE;
HUMANS;
MALE;
FEMALE;
;
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2002;27(1):18-20
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: To study the effect of Banaba on IOP among normals Methodology: A randomized blind study done on subjects IOP before and after intake of Banaba decoctions of different concentrations were taken Results: As early as 30 minutes, there was a gradual drop of IOP a maximum at 2 hours for the 2 percent and 3 percent decoctions Conclusion: Banaba is effective in lowering the IOP of individuals at a minimum concentration of 2 percent. (Author)
