Protective effect of turnip root ethanolic extract on early diabetic nephropathy in the rats

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder and one of its most important consequences is renal insufficiency. A multitude of herbs has been described for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The aim of present study was to assess the protective effect of turnip root ethanolic extract (TREE) on early nephropathy in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.