Evaluation of “Dream Herb,” Calea zacatechichi, for Nephrotoxicity Using Human Kidney Proximal Tubule Cells

A recent surge in the use of dietary supplements, including herbal remedies, necessitates investigations into their safety profiles. “Dream herb,” Calea zacatechichi, has long been used in traditional folk medicine for a variety of purposes and is currently being marketed in the US for medicinal pur...

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Main Authors: Miriam E. Mossoba, Thomas J. Flynn, Sanah Vohra, Paddy Wiesenfeld, Robert L. Sprando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Toxicology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9794570