Renal and survival benefits of using four renoprotective herbs Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica sinensis, Rheum, and Danshen in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
In Chinese medicine, walnuts are traditionally thought to strengthen the kidneys and consequently to relieve fatigue and frequent urination, improve men's sexual function, maintain fluid levels in the intestines to support bowel regularity, and promote longevity.
Triphala. Triphala is an excellent herb to improve natural function of the kidney. It helps strengthen the liver and kidneys - the organs responsible to remove toxins from the body.
Special renal vitamins are usually prescribed to provide extra water soluble vitamins needed. Renal vitamins contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin and a small dose of vitamin C.
Turmeric is the most researched herb/spice, with over 18,000 published studies of this writing. Curcumin, the active phenolic component in turmeric, provides a variety of benefits for the kidneys including supporting normal inflammatory response, liver function and detoxification, and acting as a reno-protective.
Dandelion is a kidney tonic, but also stimulates bile production to improve digestion and minimize the waste reaching the kidneys. Another effective cleansing agent for the kidneys is cranberry juice which supports the urinary tract, fights urinary tract infections and removes excess calcium oxalate.
Therefore foods such as miso, seaweed and seafood are all good choices for boosting kidney Qi. corresponds to the organ itself. This includes most beans. Since beans are kidney shaped, they have long been considered nourishing to the kidneys.
Consider adding healthy greens to your diet such as mustard greens, dandelion leaves, and turnip greens. Dandelion especially increases urine production, cleaning out the kidneys and reducing blood pressure. Mushrooms offer a host of benefits for kidney health, making them a valuable addition to any diet.
Grapes, leek and strawberries are good for supporting, supplementing and tonifying the health of kidneys. Chinese Medicine also recommends you include cooked kidney beans (3 heaped table spoons) as part of your daily portion of '5 A DAY' mix of fruits and vegetables.
Rehmannia root is used medicinally and it contains Phytosterols and Antioxidants (including rehmannin), along with iridoid glycosides (including catapol). Rehmannia is primarily used as a Kidney Tonic and also to detoxify the liver and to treat hepatitis.
Asian Food:
Dishes without sauces or with a light sauce are more suitable e.g. steamed whole fish, braised meats, crispy skin chicken, sweet sauces such as plum, lemon, orange, and sweet and sour may also be lower in salt.
Herbal Kidney Cleanse
Other claims about kidney detox remedies include dandelion tea, red clover, goldenrod, juniper, marshmallow root, burdock root, and nettles. These herbs may act as diuretics, which helps flush out the kidneys and remove excess waste.
Milk thistle (Silymarin marianum) is a well-known herbal therapeutic commonly used for liver support. It supports detoxification through enhancing liver as well as kidney and pancreatic function.
Rosemary inhibits the action of the enzyme urease, which helps to form uric acid crystals. Thus, making it a good herbal remedy for preventing and treating kidney stones. Stimulate general circulation with rosemary which helps to improve your blood flow and balance body fluid.
A kidney is an organ with relatively low basal cellular regenerative potential. However, renal cells have a pronounced ability to proliferate after injury, which undermines that the kidney cells are able to regenerate under induced conditions.
Increases in urine output—urine output is a key indicator of kidney health. While too little or no urine output is a sign of kidney injury or kidney damage, an increase in urine output after AKI or AKF can be a sign that your kidneys are recovering.
The calcium antagonistic effect of magnesium is also important for reducing the risk of kidney stones, and silent kidney stones significantly increase the risk of kidney failure. As low magnesium intake will reduce the urinary magnesium concentration, the beneficial effect of magnesium on stone formation is hampered.