Abstract
Diuretics are substances that act within the kidney and promote the loss of fluid and electrolytes from the body[1]. Over the years, the use of herbs and natural plant products as diuretics in management of cardiovascular disease and associated disorders in traditional medical practice has gained a global significance, not only due to poor access and cost of modern healthcare but also because of the growing awareness and interest in health benefits of herbs and natural plant products[2]. One such plant is Cymbopogon citratus (C. citratus) commonly known as lemongrass[3]. It is an aromatic perennial plant of the Poaceae family, widely grown around the world, and possesses thin grey-green leaves of about 90 cm in length and 1.5 cm in breadth[4]. The leaves contain various bioactive principles, including minerals (potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus), phytochemicals (tannins, saponins, PEER REVIEW ABSTRACT
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