Abstract
The effect of orally administered sun ginseng (SG), which is a ginseng processed by steaming, was examined in adenine-induced chronic renal failure rat. SG significantly decreased both blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels, indicating an improvement of renal function. Also, SG significantly increased the urinary excretion of both urea and creatinine. Furthermore it lowered the blood pressure, and inhibited adenine-induced kidney hypertrophy and edema. Based on these findings, SG may ameliorate chronic renal failures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 270-276 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Ginseng Research |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2012 |
Keywords
- Adenine-induced renal failure
- Blood urea nitrogen
- Creatinine
- Panax ginseng
- Sun ginseng