Treatment of nephropathy with Chinese herbal medicine

One of the most serious and often overlooked diseases we face today is CKD: chronic kidney disease or chronic kidney disease. Early adverse effects of angiotensin II converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers can prevent or delay some of the adverse consequences of CKD. The world has a large population, has been using traditional Chinese medicine (TCHM) treatment of chronic kidney disease, over the years has accumulated a wealth of experience. In this paper, a brief review of traditional Chinese medicine treatment of CKD knowledge and treatment principles. Proposed the efficacy of several TCHMs supported by clinical evidence or experimental studies. Discussed the future development of Chinese medicine in CKD.


In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms, because the main function loss takes months or even years to occur. In the body of the normal level of one-tenth of the normal function of the kidney, the identified symptoms will be identified, may be very slow.


Another reason for the symptoms of kidney disease may be misunderstood by the doctors that they reflect the symptoms of other diseases. Some common symptoms of early kidney disease may include loss of appetite, general malaise, headaches, itching and dry skin, nausea and unintentional weight loss. With the development and deterioration of symptoms, new symptoms can manifest as: abnormal light or skin darkness, bone pain, brain and nervous system problems: confusion, concentration problems, feet, hands or other parts numbness, muscle twitching, easy bruising , Bleeding or blood defecation, thirst, frequent hiccups, low levels of sexual interest and sun ence, menstrual period stops, shortness of breath, sleep problems (insomnia, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea) and swollen feet and hands.


The failure of the kidneys to discharge excess fluid from the body is the cause of swelling of the limbs, causing the fluid to accumulate in the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing. Western medical treatment of CKD is usually limited to a hypertensive drug called an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin II blocker. These can not prevent the progress of the disease, will only slow the progress of the disease. Most of the efforts of Western medicine are focused on disease markers, treatment of symptoms and prognosis - this is usually not good. There is currently no effective treatment.


The main problem with this equation is that it can not prevent disease at an early stage. Chinese medicine attaches great importance to the kidney and its sustained body filtration. The overall idea of ​​East Asian medicine recognizes that the kidneys are the most important organ in the body and are even more important than the heart. These neglected organs will be regularly monitored for signs of distress through this well-trained and sustained attention to the kidneys. Chinese herbal medicine is committed to ensuring that renal function is normal, especially in patients over 40 years of age. Chinese herbal formula contains at least 10% herbal ingredients to ensure kidney health, which is not uncommon.


Many early symptoms of renal dysfunction can be identified by Chinese medical practice, the treatment effect is better. At this early diagnosis point, you can determine the treatment of small problems and can avoid the crisis of advanced kidney failure. If a patient is using traditional Chinese medicine as the main health mode, then a person is difficult to get CKD. The reason is because the kidneys in the Chinese medicine in a lofty state, but also a lot of energy to maintain the health and vitality of the kidneys.