Research Article

Nephroprotective Effects of Zataria multiflora Boiss. Hydroalcoholic Extract, Carvacrol, and Thymol on Kidney Toxicity Induced by Cisplatin in Rats

Table 1

Effects of Z.M.B on body weight in rats before and after treating with cisplatin (in grams).

Treatment groupBefore treatment After treatment % change

Control221.00 ± 23.18250.83 ± 22.0013.50
Cis186.67 ± 18.78197.50 ± 1.125.80
Z.M.B only190.00 ± 12.91218.51 ± 5.5415.00
Z.M.B + Cis198.00 ± 13.01216.33 ± 13.219.26
Carvacrol + Cis165.00 ± 6.06193.83 ± 9.4117.47
Thymol + Cis223.33 ± 23.23239.50 ± 14.597.24

Results are presented as mean ± SEM. Cis: cisplatin; Z.M.B: hydroalcoholic extract of Zataria multiflora Boiss.