A systematic review of astragaloside IV effects on animal models of diabetes mellitus and its complications.

Context: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the fastest-growing diseases worldwide; however, its pathogenesis remains unclear. Complications seriously affect the quality of life of patients in the later stages of diabetes, ultimately leading to suffering. Natural small molecules are an important source of antidiabetic agents.

The progress and prospect of natural components in rhubarb () in the treatment of renal fibrosis.

Renal fibrosis is a key pathological change that occurs in the progression of almost all chronic kidney diseases . CKD has the characteristics of high morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence is increasing each year on a global scale, which seriously affects people's health and quality of life.