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)
Human ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Young Adult ; PLANTS, MEDICINAL/ADVERSE EFFECTS ; PLANTS/MEDICINAL/TOXICITY ; DIURETICS ; INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE ; HUMANS ; MALE ; FEMALE ; ;