Renoprotective effect of Hemidesmus indicus, a herbal drug used in gentamicin-induced renal toxicity.

Background And Aims: Owing to the global trend towards improved 'quality of life', there is considerable evidence of an increase in demand for medicinal plants. The WHO guidelines define basic criteria for the standardization of herbal medicines. The present work is an effort in this direction to prove the safety and efficacy of Hemidesmus indicus Linn.