DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY AND HERBAL MEDICINES
ABSTRACT
Diabetic Nephropathy is defined as a persistent albuminuria and more commonly diagnosed by a urinary excretion of more than 300 mg/24 hour. It develops in around one third of patients with diabetes, with the Asia-Pacific region being the most severely affected. It is one of the causes of renal failure and end-stage renal disease. Factors like smoking and diastolic blood pressure have been found to be associated with microalbuminuria. Oxidative stress may play a key role in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. Role of traditional herbs and medicines in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy needs attention especially in India, where certain fruits and herbs are thought to have positive effects on health. Certain herbs such <a href="http://www.aucheaptrx.com/">cheap trx for sale</a> as Anacardium occidentale, Benincasa cerifera, Brassica oleracea and Terminalia chebula etc. have shown positive effects in diabetic nephropathy. The enormous cost of modern medicines indicate that alternative strategies are required for better management of diabetes. The study of herbal medicines might offer a natural key to unlock a diabetologists pharmacy for the future.
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