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ReviewIndian journal of nephrology

Nature's Cure or Kidney Curse? The Nephrotoxic Potential of Indigenous Remedies.

Jasmine Sethi, Urmila Anandh, Vivekanand Jha

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Review in Indian journal of nephrology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Jasmine SethiDepartment of Nephrology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1229-394X
Urmila AnandhDepartment of Nephrology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Faridabad, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3298-8642
Vivekanand JhaExecutive Director, George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, New Delhi, Delhi, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Traditional medicine refers to a diverse range of health and healing practices used by Indigenous peoples that incorporate plants, animals, and the spiritual realm for the diagnosis and treatment of illness or maintenance of health and well-being. While these practices hold significant cultural value, there is growing evidence of potential nephrotoxicity associated with some traditional indigenous medicines (TIMs). In this review, we explore the various clinical manifestations of nephrotoxicity induced by TIMs. Nephrotoxicity can result from various factors, including the intrinsic toxicity of certain herbs, contamination with heavy metals, inappropriate dosages, and interaction with conventional medications. This review highlights the importance of monitoring kidney function in patients using TIMs and calls for increased awareness and regulation to ensure the safe use of these traditional therapies.

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Acute kidney injuryHerbalIndigenousNephrotoxicityTraditional medicines

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PMID40352902
PMCPMC12065597

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