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A reduction in renal function has a major effect on metabolism and nutritional status. It has been discovered that several plants have antioxidant effects and can defend against experimental kidney toxicity. This study examined the effects of powdered 5% horsetail, 5% hollyhock and 5% mixtures of it on nephrotoxic rats. In this experiment was used 25 adult male albino rats weighing 150±10g. The rats were divided into 5 groups. Each group contains 5 rats. Gentamicin was administered intravenously to the other groups once daily for 7days while one was kept as the (-ve) group. The following data were determined glucose level, serum liver enzymes (AST, ALT, and ALP), markers of kidney functions (urea, creatinine, uric acid), lipid profile (triglycerides, total cholesterol, VIDL-c, HDL-c, LDL-c), serum electrolyte (sodium, chloride and calcium) and histopathology of the kidney. Also, it was was determined phenolic compounds of horsetail & hollyhock. The results of HPLC showed that the horsetail contained higher bioactive compounds than hollyhock leaves. According to the results, rats' kidney, liver and lipid profiles were all enhanced by the combination of horsetail and hollyhock leaves powder. The best results were shown with the 5% mixture, which is advised for use as a beverage drink to improve kidney functioning. In conclusion: In the treatment of rats with renal failure, Horsetail and hollyhock leaves can be considered as potential therapeutic feeding programs.

This study aims to investigate the quality, nutritional value and therapeutic properties of essential oil of the Eruca sativa Mill. Our study evaluated the nutritional value of essential oil of the E. sativa by locating the content of moisture, carbohydrates, vitamins, mineral (nutritional and toxic) elements and fatty acids. Also, determined the quality of E. sativa essential oil by physicochemical parameters. Total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoids content (TFC) were determined. This study also evaluated the in vitro antimicrobial activities by two methods. The yield of the essential oil extracted (w/ w) was 0.3 % and chemically analyzed. The results of the study show that the oil has a high nutritional value that proved to be particularly rich in mineral nutrients and fatty acids. The results indicated that essential oil of E. sativa has higher resistance to autoxidation, higher quality, longer shelf life, suitable for use as salad, chocolate or cooking oil and edible. The results showed that essential oil of the E. sativa has significant antimicrobial activities against the microorganisms, including seven human pathogenic bacteria showed resistance to some antibiotics.