Chronic Nephritis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different chronic nephritis patterns according to TCM theory
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Chronic Nephritis is a prolonged inflammation of the kidneys, encompassing conditions like chronic pyelonephritis. This long-term kidney inflammation often evolves from acute nephritis and can be characterized by symptoms such as proteinuria, hematuria, high blood pressure, and in advanced stages, kidney failure.
The disease is marked by the gradual deterioration of kidney function, and its progression can vary from mild to severe, posing significant risks to overall health if not managed effectively.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets chronic nephritis not just as a kidney ailment but as a symptom of broader systemic imbalance. TCM emphasizes understanding the unique patterns of disharmony within each individual, recognizing that the same Western diagnosis can stem from different imbalances in TCM. Treatment in TCM is therefore highly personalized, based on identifying and correcting the specific disharmonies contributing to the condition.
Herbal Formulas for Chronic Nephritis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address chronic nephritis
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Promotes Qi transformation
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Promotes Urination
- Supplements Yin and Benefits Yang
Fu Zi Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Assists Yang
- Dispels Cold-Dampness
- Tonifies Qi
- Dispels Cold and Alleviates Pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
Huan Shao Dan
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Tonifies Qi
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements Liver and Spleen Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Drains Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Benefits Qi and Nourishes Yin
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops Diarrhea
- Tonifies Lung Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Wu Ling San
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Supplements Earth to Control Water
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
- Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
Zuo Gui Wan
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies the Liver
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Astringes and Secures Essence
Er Xian Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Drains Ministerial Fire
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
- Nourishes Blood
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Cools the Blood
Wan Dai Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Astringes to Stop Vaginal Discharge
- Raises Clear Yang
- Moves Qi