A Review on Nephroprotective Herbs and Herbal Formulations
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چکیده
Renal disorders have always remained a major area of concern for physicians since a long time. It is the 9th leading cause of death in United States. Incidence of kidney diseases leading to kidney failure is increasing day by day. A large number of chemicals in common use are potential renal toxins. The use of herbal drugs for the prevention and treatment of various diseases is constantly developing throughout the world.Nephrotoxicity is an inherent adverse effect of certain antibiotics, anticancer drugs and other synthetic molecules. A number of extracts of natural products and dietary antioxidants have been reported to show protective effects against nephrotoxicity. Following herbal drugs have shown their potent nephroprotective effect due their antioxidant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic properties.
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