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Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix inhibits renal fibrosis in type 2 diabetes via regulating aldose reductase.

Key takeaways

This study tested a traditional herb called Qinjiao in lab settings. It found the herb may reduce scarring in kidneys affected by diabetes. This was done in cells or animals, not in people yet.

Who did this work

Xu Z · Zhang Y · Wang Q · Han Y · Mu K · Wu T · Yang L · Nong Y · Ruan Q · Cheng X

Source

Article · PubMed, fibrosis reversal · 2026 Oct 1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42822613/