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Phytochemical Analysis of Moroccan Mercurialis annua L. and Its Nephroprotective Activity: Evidence Supporting Traditional Renal Uses.

Article D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study tested a plant extract in rats. It found the extract protected the kidneys from damage caused by a drug. This was done in animals, not people yet. It supports the idea that this plant might help kidneys, but more human testing is needed.

Who did this work

Elmahdaoui A · Zefzoufi M · Diakité L · Haida M · Fdil R · Auhmani A · Garzoli S · Sokar Z

Source

Article · PubMed, Climate, heat and the kidney · 2026 Oct
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42816175/