Table 3.

Methods to prevent nephrotoxicity associated with herbal medicine

N	Main Principles
1	Increased attention should be given to the possible nephrotoxicity associated with herbal medicine, the appropriate preparation, the comedication that has already been prescribed to the patient
2	Preclinical pharmacologic and toxicologic assessment of herbal medicine is recommended before widespread use
3	Extreme caution should be observed when using herbal medicine associated with nephrotoxicity
4	Avoid herbal medicine overdosage and long-term use
5	Carefully record all cases of adverse reactions (e.g., kidney function, allergy)
6	Develop a much stronger and more stringent system to manage toxicity in herbal medicine