The Effect of The Cucumber Consumption To The Level of Sodium Potassium in Mus Muscullus’s Urine Production

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). was known for lowering blood pressure agents. Some researches show that had a similar mechanism with loop diuretic (Furosemide), exceeding sodium and potassium excretion. However, part of gives better effect on managing water balance remains unknown. This study to explain the differences potential among parts using post-test only control group designed in animals. There were 44 male Mus musculus tested this study. All animal testings divided into 9 different treatment groups 2 groups. got 1 mL methanol extract L.) according their group. The testing put metabolic cage measure urine volume 24 hours. flesh rind showed result furosemide as diuretics whole fruit (flesh, rind, seed) natriuretic dan kaliuretic, has Furosemide. Even low concentrations extract, it led having diuretic, kaliuretic effects fruit. could be suggested people chronic kidney diseases prevent hyperkalemia.