What traditional Chinese medicines are effective for chronic glomerulonephritis?
Aug 22, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Hongxia
Introduction
Some cases of chronic glomerulonephritis fall under the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pattern of “kidney deficiency,” for which kidney-tonifying therapy may be indicated. Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) exerts pharmacological effects including reduction of proteinuria and slowing the progression of glomerular injury. Leonurus heterophyllus (Yi Mu Cao), commonly used in TCM, promotes blood circulation, induces diuresis, alleviates edema, and unblocks the meridians. Imperata cylindrica rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) clears damp-heat and promotes diuresis. These herbs may all be employed in the treatment of chronic glomerulonephritis.
Chronic glomerulonephritis may involve patterns such as kidney deficiency, damp-heat, blood stasis, or wind pathogen invading the collaterals. Accordingly, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment may focus on tonifying the kidneys.Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) exerts pharmacological effects including reduction of proteinuria and inhibition of glomerular disease progression.Leonurus japonicus (Yi Mu Cao), commonly used in TCM, promotes blood circulation, induces diuresis, alleviates edema, and unblocks the collaterals. Imperata cylindrica (Bai Mao Gen) clears damp-heat and promotes urination—both herbs are applicable in the treatment of chronic glomerulonephritis.
