Herbal medicine safety under the microscope: new study eyes liver and kidney risks
NCT ID NCT04269486
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study observed women aged 19–80 who were staying in the hospital for at least two weeks and taking herbal medicines. The goal was to track how often these medicines cause liver or kidney injury using regular lab tests. Researchers measured liver enzymes and kidney markers to catch early signs of damage. The study was stopped early but aimed to improve safety monitoring for herbal treatments.
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Five tertiary Korean Medicine Hospital (Jecheon, Yangsan, Gwangju, Seoul, Bundang)
Seoul, South Korea
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