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Citric acid

In vitro

Mechanism of Action

Provides cooling, diuretic, and mild alkalinising action on the urinary system

Research Notes

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Citric acid is a well-characterised organic acid with established diuretic and urinary alkalinising properties. Supports prevention of calcium oxalate stone formation.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Organic acid
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Citric acid

Organic acidBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Organic acid)

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