Ma 2001.

Methods	Randomisation mentioned, but not described in detail
Participants	Country: China Primary nephrotic syndrome (urinary protein > 3.5g/24 h; plasma albumin < 30 g/dL; oedema and hypercholesterolaemia) Number: treatment group (10); control group (10) Age range: NS Sex (M/F): NS Exclusions: secondary nephrotic syndrome
Interventions	Treatment group Huangqi with Yimucao decoction Dose: twice a day Drugs the control group received Control group Prednisone
Outcomes	Plasma albumin 24 hours urine protein Blood cholesterol oedema
Notes	Baseline declining kidney function: NS Remission: NS Pathology: NS Relapse: NS Time to relapse: NS Mean follow‐up: NS Dosage: described in detail Prepare method: NS Source of funding: none