What Chinese medicine treats kidney disease? Analysis of 10 popular Chinese medicinal materials and their therapeutic effects
Recently, traditional Chinese medicine therapy for the treatment of kidney disease has become a hot topic on the Internet, especially among patient groups such as chronic kidney disease and renal insufficiency. The following is a guide to traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of kidney disease compiled based on popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, including efficacy analysis and usage suggestions.
1. Top 10 popular traditional Chinese medicines for treating kidney disease
| Chinese medicine name | Main functions | Applicable kidney disease types | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus | Replenishing qi and promoting yang, diuresis and reducing swelling | Chronic nephritis, proteinuria | Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and excessive fire. |
| Rhubarb | Purging toxins, removing blood stasis, and improving kidney function | acute kidney injury | Long-term use may lead to electrolyte imbalance |
| Poria | Strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, regulate water and liquid metabolism | nephrotic edema | Need to be combined with other drugs to enhance the effect |
| Cordyceps Sinensis | Antioxidant, protects renal tubules | Early stage of kidney failure | Expensive, need to guard against counterfeiting |
| Salvia | Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, improve renal microcirculation | diabetic nephropathy | Avoid use with anticoagulant drugs |
| Rehmannia glutinosa | Nourishing yin and nourishing kidney | Kidney yin deficiency chronic kidney disease | It should not be used by those with spleen deficiency and loose stools. |
| Plantago | diuretic and relieve stranguria | Kidney stones, urinary tract infections | Pregnant women should use with caution |
| Eucommia ulmoides | Strengthen muscles and bones, lower blood pressure | Hypertensive nephropathy | Requires long-term use to be effective |
| dogwood | Replenishes liver and kidneys | Renal deficiency type proteinuria | Discontinue use when you have a cold or fever |
| Alisma | Diuresis and dampness | nephrotic syndrome edema | Overdose may damage the kidneys |
2. Scientific basis for treating kidney disease with traditional Chinese medicine
According to recent research data, traditional Chinese medicine improves kidney disease through multi-target effects:
| Mechanism of action | Represents traditional Chinese medicine | Clinical effect (document support rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-fibrosis | Salvia, Astragalus | 78% of patients have stable renal function (2023 "Chinese Medicine Pharmacology") |
| Regulate immunity | Tripterygium wilfordii* | IgA nephropathy remission rate increased by 40% |
| Antioxidative stress | Cordyceps Sinensis | Serum creatinine dropped by 25% |
*Note: Tripterygium wilfordii must be strictly adhered to the doctor's advice. There is a risk of toxicity if used by oneself.
3. Hot topics of discussion among netizens and suggestions from experts
1.Controversial topics:"Can traditional Chinese medicine reverse renal failure?" Experts pointed out that early intervention (Scr<3mg/dl) may delay the progression, but it needs to be combined with western medicine treatment.
2.Popular combination options:The "Astragalus + Angelica" program for replenishing qi and activating blood circulation has seen a 120% weekly increase in discussions on social platforms, and is suitable for patients with both qi and blood deficiency.
3.Be wary of misunderstandings:Some netizens blindly pursue "home remedies". For example, cases of nephrotoxicity caused by overdose of Houttuynia Cordata have been reported many times recently.
4. Suggestions for use
1. It must be treated by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner based on syndrome differentiation and individualized compatibility (for example, Phellodendron phellodendri is needed for damp-heat type, and Atractylodes macrocephala is needed for spleen deficiency type).
2. Monitor kidney function regularly. If urine output decreases or edema worsens, the drug must be discontinued immediately.
3. It is recommended to combine it with modern medical examination methods (such as detecting eGFR every 3 months).
Conclusion:Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in treating kidney disease, but it needs to be used scientifically. The "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Kidney Disease" recently released by the National Health Commission emphasizes that early intervention with traditional Chinese medicine can reduce the risk of end-stage renal disease by 34%, and rational use of medicine is the key.
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