Prophylaxis of Experimentally Induced Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis in Rats by Zhulingtang, a Traditional Chinese Herbal Formula

Abstract

ZLT reduced the severity of CaOx crystallization and slowed down the body weight loss effects. Therefore, the traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula ZLT may be an effective reagent for renal stone prophylaxis. Although the mechanism of ZLT in crystal inhibition remains unclear, macromolecules may be involved.