Which is more effective: Nanbao Capsules or Shenbao Tablets?
Dec 12, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Shenbao Tablets are superior in terms of overall regulating effects, such as warming and tonifying kidney yang and balancing yin and yang, while Nanbao Capsules mainly focus on tonifying the kidney and enhancing yang, thus having a narrower range of application. Both are traditional Chinese patent medicines and must be used under the guidance of a qualified physician; self-medication without medical advice is not recommended. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine, patients should seek medical attention promptly. Shenbao Tablets contain multiple herbal ingredients such as Epimedium and Psoralea, which help warm and tonify kidney yang, consolidate essence, and strengthen vital energy.
Shen Bao tablets are superior in terms of warming and tonifying kidney yang and comprehensively regulating overall yin-yang balance, whereas Nan Bao capsules primarily focus on tonifying the kidneys and enhancing yang, with a relatively narrower range of application. Both are traditional Chinese medicines that must be used under the guidance of a qualified physician and should not be taken blindly without medical advice. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication, prompt medical consultation is necessary.
Shen Bao tablets contain multiple herbal ingredients such as Epimedium and Psoralea, which work together to warm and tonify kidney yang, consolidate essence, and strengthen vital energy. They are suitable for various symptoms caused by kidney yang deficiency, including cold intolerance, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and fatigue. With more comprehensive regulatory effects, they are ideal for individuals suffering from kidney yang deficiency accompanied by multiple discomforts.
Nan Bao capsules mainly function to tonify the kidney and enhance yang. They act more directly on sexual dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency. Their application is relatively specific, making them more suitable for individuals who experience only diminished sexual function diagnosed as due to kidney yang deficiency.
In daily life, it's important to maintain regular作息 (lifestyle habits), avoid staying up late to prevent depletion of kidney qi, reasonably include warming foods such as lamb and leeks in the diet, reduce consumption of raw, cold, or cooling foods, and engage in mild physical activities like walking or tai chi. Progress gradually to strengthen constitution and support improvement of kidney deficiency conditions.
