Highlights. Renal and survival benefits of using four renoprotective herbs Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica sinensis, Rheum, and Danshen in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
These include kidney beans, mushrooms, sesame seeds, celery, barley and seaweed. On the flip side, foods that are best avoided are those that are raw, cold or excessively sweet or rich, plus dairy foods, bread, yeast and beer, all of which are traditionally thought to promote dampness in TCM.
Rou Gui. Known also as Cinnamon Bark, rou gui is commonly served in tea form. This traditional herb has been used to treat both diabetic neuropath and kidney disease. Studies show that it has been used along with other Chinese herbs for kidney health since as far back as 1276 AD.
Goji berries are traditionally used in TCM to strengthen the kidneys, balance yin and yang, and invigorate jing, plus relieve fatigue when kidney yang is deficient. In Chinese medicine where kidney yin is deficient, goji berries traditionally support vitality and relieve mild dizziness.
Among herbal ingredients, dandelion leaf and root stands as one of the most potent ingredients for kidney health. A key to dandelion's facility for kidney health rests with its ability to stimulate the kidneys, which strengthens the organ's ability to flush fluid and reduce fluid retention.
AR and Angelicae Sinensis Radix (AS, Danggui, the root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels) are a common CMM pair used to treat kidney disease for years. The combination of the two CMMs is also known as Danggui Buxue Tang (DBT) with a weight ratio of 5:1.
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.
Water: Water is simply the best drink you can have! Water is a zero-calorie, perfectly hydrating, cheap drink. If you are in the earlier stages of kidney disease, choosing water most of the time to quench your thirst will keep your body and kidneys functioning well.
While plain water is the best drink for your kidneys, other fluids are perfectly acceptable, including coffee, green tea, low-potassium juices, and infused water. Avoid sweetened, carbonated beverages and coconut water.
Highlights. Renal and survival benefits of using four renoprotective herbs Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica sinensis, Rheum, and Danshen in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
While it's not possible to reverse kidney damage, you can take steps to slow it down. Taking prescribed medicine, being physically active, and eating well will help. You'll also feel better and improve your overall well-being.
Red sage, or Salvia miltiorrhiza, plays a role in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for kidney disorders. A 2018 study in rodents found that extracts of this plant may offer protection from certain kinds of renal failure. This could help strengthen the kidneys so that they can better process creatinine.
In a nutshell, Ashwagandha eliminates the root causes of kidney damage or failure, helps the kidneys function better when already affected, and prevents further damage.
Ginger is identified as an excellent herb, which can improve functional attributes of kidneys. They are helpful in food digestion, improvement in blood purification and increase in the flow of oxygenated blood towards kidneys.
Lemons contain citrate, which helps prevent calcium from building up and forming stones in your kidneys. Interestingly, the benefit doesn't seem to be present in oranges, making lemon a unique tool in kidney stone prevention.
Special renal vitamins are usually prescribed to kidney patients to provide the 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.