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Lancet (London, England) 354 (9177): 481-2 (1999)
Nephropathy caused by Chinese herbs in the UK.
G M Lord
,
R Tagore
,
T Cook
,
P Gower
,
C D Pusey
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.