Li 2007f.

Methods	Randomisation mentioned, but not described in detail
Participants	Country: China Primary nephrotic syndrome patients (urinary protein > 3.5 g/24 h; plasma albumin < 30 g/dL; oedema and hypercholesterolaemia) Number: treatment group (30); control group (28) Age range: treatment group (5 to 42 years); control group (4 to 44 years) Sex (M/F): treatment group (19/11); control group (17/11) Exclusions: secondary nephrotic syndrome
Interventions	Treatment group Simiao soup once a day Drugs the control group received Control group Prednisone initial dose 1.0mg/kg/d. Dose was then reduced gradually 10% after 8 weeks. When prednisone was ineffective or partially effective, CTX combined with methylprednisolone was used
Outcomes	Plasma albumin 24 hours urine protein Blood cholesterol Blood triglyceride Effective rate
Notes	Baseline declining kidney function: NS Remission: NS Pathology: NS Relapse: NS Time to relapse: NS Mean follow‐up: 6 months Dosage: described in detail Prepare method: NS Source of funding: none