OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of extract from overground part of Trpterygium wilfordii on Masugi nephritis in rabbits. METHOD: Masugi nephritis was made by giving i.v. the rabbit an injection of sheep antirabbit serum. RESULT: The extract could effectively inhibit the increase of uric protein, serum BUN, creatinine and glomerulus cells in rabbits. CONCLUSION: The extract from overground part of Tripterygium wilfordii has bett...