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In Chinese Medicine oliguria can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat oliguria
Why might Common Rush (Deng Xin Cao) help with oliguria?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat oliguria as can be seen on Common Rush's page.
Common Rush is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Diuretic, promotes urination. Clears urinary tract infections.
Why might Job's Tears (Yi Yi Ren) help with oliguria?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat oliguria as can be seen on Job's Tears's page.
Job's Tears is a Cool herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Regulates water and encourages urination. Tonic to the Spleen and stops diarrhea caused by Spleen Deficiency. Reduces inflammation and eliminates pus. Dispels Wind-Damp Bi Pain. Expels Damp-Heat.
Why might Poria-Cocos Mushroom (Fu Ling) help with oliguria?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat oliguria as can be seen on Poria-Cocos Mushroom's page.
Poria-Cocos Mushrooms is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Spleen, the Heart, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and drains Dampness. Tonic to the Spleen/Stomach. Assists the Heart and calms the Spirit.
Why might Akebia Stem (Mu Tong) help with oliguria?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat oliguria as can be seen on Akebia Stem's page.
Akebia Stems is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and clears Heat. Clears Heat and inflammation of the Heart. Promotes lactation. Moves and smoothes the flow of Blood. Used for painful obstruction associated with either Dampness, Blood Stagnation, Wind or Heat.
Why might Water Plantain (Ze Xie) help with oliguria?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat oliguria as can be seen on Water Plantain's page.
Water Plantain is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Bladder and the Kidney.
Its main actions are: Causes urination and removes Damp-Heat
Other symptoms often associated with oliguria
Edema Urinary tract infection Diarrhea Constipation Sore throat Restlessness Carbuncles Jaundice Clogged milk ducts Eczema