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Renin

An ENZYME produced by the kidney (see KIDNEYS) and released into the blood in response to STRESS. Renin reacts with a compound produced by the liver to produce ANGIOTENSIN. This causes blood vessels to constrict and raises the blood pressure. If too much renin is produced, this results in renal HYPERTENSION.... renin

Ipomoea Reniformis

Choisy.

Synonym: Merremia emarginata (Burm. f.) Hallier f. M. gangetica (L.) Cufod.

Family: Convolvulaceae.

Habitat: In damp places in upper Gangetic plains; Bihar, Bengal, Peninsular India.

Ayurvedic: Aakhuparni, Aakhu- parnika, Muusaakarni, Aakhukarni. Undurukarnikaa. (Also equated with Dravanti.)

Siddha/Tamil: Yelikkaadhukeerai, Perettaikkirai.

Action: Deobstruent, diuretic, alterative. Used for rheumatic affections, neuralgia, headache, skin diseases and urinary affections.

Evolvulus nummularis Linn. (Con- volvulaceae) is also known as Muusa- akarni (Muusaakaani) and is used for cutaneous affections.... ipomoea reniformis

Renita

(Latin) One who stands firm; resistant

Reneeta, Renyta, Reneata, Renieta, Reneita... renita


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