Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) as adjunctive therapy for diabetic kidney disease: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionThe low quality of evidence suggested that adjunctive use of A. membranaceus preparations in addition to conventional therapies may be effective and tolerated for short-term reduction of albuminuria, proteinuria, and serum creatinine in DKD patients. The findings should be considered with caution due to the lack of high-quality RCTs and significant heterogeneity and publication bias. Further RCTs are needed to confirm the long-term efficacy and safety of A. membranaceus preparations, especially of the oral form, in patient-important outcomes.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research