What is the best Chinese patent medicine for kidney qi deficiency?

Nov 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, kidney qi deficiency refers to a syndrome characterized by diminished growth and reproductive functions, as well as impaired retention and consolidation, caused by insufficiency of kidney qi. This condition can be treated with proprietary Chinese medicines such as Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan, You Gui Wan, Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan, Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan, and Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan. Medications should be used according to a physician's instructions. It is also important to maintain regular作息 (作息 should be translated as作息 (sleep-wake cycle/lifestyle routine)), engage in appropriate physical exercise, and pay attention to keeping warm and preventing cold exposure.

Generally, kidney qi deficiency refers to a syndrome characterized by declining growth and reproductive functions, as well as impaired containment ability due to insufficiency of kidney qi. It can be treated with Chinese patent medicines such as Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan, You Gui Wan, Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan, Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan, and Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan. Medication use should follow medical advice. A detailed explanation is as follows:

1. Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan

Its main ingredients include Rehmannia glutinosa, Chinese yam, and Asiatic cornelian cherry, among others. It warms and tonifies kidney yang and promotes qi transformation and water metabolism. It is generally used to improve symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, and difficult or incomplete urination caused by kidney qi deficiency. By replenishing kidney qi, enhancing kidney function, and regulating water metabolism, it is particularly suitable for kidney qi deficiency caused by kidney yang deficiency.

2. You Gui Wan

Mainly composed of processed Rehmannia glutinosa, Aconite root, cinnamon bark, and other herbs, it warms and tonifies kidney yang, nourishes essence, and stops seminal emission. It can be used to relieve symptoms such as low spirits, aversion to cold, impotence, and nocturnal emission caused by kidney qi deficiency. Since most of its ingredients are warming and kidney-tonifying, it can enhance kidney yang and thereby improve related symptoms.

3. Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan

Primarily contains wolfberry fruit, dodder seed, raspberry, and other ingredients. It nourishes the kidneys and benefits essence. It is suitable for symptoms such as nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, low back pain, and post-urination dribbling caused by kidney qi deficiency. It can also improve reproductive and urinary system problems caused by kidney qi deficiency and help restore normal kidney function.

4. Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan

Its main ingredients include processed Rehmannia glutinosa, Asiatic cornelian cherry, tree peony bark, and others. It warms the kidneys to promote qi transformation, promotes diuresis, and reduces edema. It can be used to treat symptoms such as edema and difficult urination caused by kidney qi deficiency. Its herbal composition focuses more on improving the kidney's qi-transforming function by promoting water metabolism and alleviating edema caused by kidney qi deficiency.

5. Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan

Primarily composed of Astragalus complanatus, water caltrop, lotus stamen, and other ingredients, it strengthens the kidneys and consolidates essence. Through its astringent effect, it prevents kidney essence from leaking out, thereby achieving the purpose of replenishing kidney qi. It is helpful for symptoms such as nocturnal emission, seminal leakage, and fatigue caused by kidney qi deficiency, especially suitable for cases of unstable seminal control caused by kidney qi deficiency.

In daily life, maintaining a regular routine, engaging in moderate physical exercise, and keeping warm are beneficial for promoting kidney health.