Kidney disorders and management through herbs: A Review
Journal Title: The Journal of Phytopharmacology - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Kidneys have a vital role in the normal physiology of humans. Worldwide chronic kidney disease has become a major cause for disability and in worst circumstances leads to death. Major renal disorders occur due to diabetes and its complications termed as diabetic nephropathy (DN). Also nephrolithiasis occurs due to presence of organic debris of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins and supersaturation with calcium oxalate in the renal system. The article comprises of various herbs proven to be used in management of these disorders.
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Sneha Das, Neeru Vasudeva, Sunil Sharma
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