In vivo anti-urolithiatic activity of leaves extract of peltophorum pterocarpam in ethylene glycol induced urolithiasis in rats

Background

Urolithiasis (kidney stone disease) is a common urological disorder worldwide, and its management is frequently limited by recurrence, adverse effect and cost, prompting interest in plant-based alternatives. Peltophorum pterocarpum (Fabaceae) is traditionally used for fever, skin disorders, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation, and its leave are reported to contain flavonoids, tannis, phenolics, terpenoids and glycosides.