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 Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Fu Zi Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Warms the Meridians
- Assists the Yang
- Dispels Cold
- Transforms Dampness
Huan Shao Dan
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Augments the Qi and Yin
- Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Wu Ling San
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Zuo Gui Wan
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Er Xian Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Clears Heat
Wan Dai Tang
Traditional formula for chronic nephritis
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen