• Ms. Shravani Mathpati
• Ms. Pradnya Sable

The following review highlights various medicinal plants known for their nephroprotective and nephrocurative properties against drug-induced nephrotoxicity, a prevalent kidney issue triggered by exposure to certain medications or toxins. Common therapeutic drugs like antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents, and NSAIDs can impair kidney function, leading to conditions such as acute renal failure, chronic interstitial nephritis, and nephritic syndrome. Throughout history, traditional medicine has utilized numerous herbs with nephroprotective effects, owing to their rich phytoconstituents and bioactive compounds. This review presents examples of medicinal plants and their nephroprotective compounds, primarily belonging to 12 different dicotyledonous families. Seeds and leaves are frequently utilized parts of these plants for treating renal disorders. Phenols, flavonoids, and various terpenes (mono-, di-, and sesqui-) are identified as common bioactive compounds present in these plants. The phytochemical analysis of these plants underscores the presence of sesquiterpenoids, flavonoids, phenols, steroids, and alkaloids, which exhibit diverse biological activities, including potent nephroprotective effects. Extracts from these plants have demonstrated significant dose-dependent nephroprotective and nephrocurative activities within the range of 5–600 mg/body weight.

Nephroprotective activity, Nephroprotective agents, Renal diseases, Traditional medicine.

"Nurturing the Kidneys: Exploring the Therapeutic Power of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Renal Health", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.k692-k696, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404A91.pdf

"Nurturing the Kidneys: Exploring the Therapeutic Power of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Renal Health", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppk692-k696, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404A91.pdf