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Case Reports
. 1999 Aug 7;354(9177):481-2.
doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(99)03380-2.

Nephropathy caused by Chinese herbs in the UK

G M Lord, R Tagore, T Cook, P Gower, C D Pusey
Case Reports

Nephropathy caused by Chinese herbs in the UK

G M Lord et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

The use of Chinese herbal remedies is increasing in the UK. We report the presence of a nephrotoxic compound in herb samples, which led to end-stage renal failure in two patients. We suggest that use of these products is regulated more tightly.

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  • Chinese-herb nephropathy.
    But PP, Ma SC. But PP, et al. Lancet. 1999 Nov 13;354(9191):1731-2. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)76720-9. Lancet. 1999. PMID: 10568601 No abstract available.
  • Chinese-herb nephropathy.
    Okada M. Okada M. Lancet. 1999 Nov 13;354(9191):1732. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)76721-0. Lancet. 1999. PMID: 10568602 No abstract available.