Can white root (Rhizoma Imperatae) treat kidney disease?
Disease description:
My father has nephritis, and a friend suggested he could take white root of cogongrass (Rhizoma Imperatae). I'd like to ask, can Rhizoma Imperatae treat kidney disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xinju
In general, Bai Mao Gen (Rhizoma Imperatae) can be helpful in the treatment of kidney disease. As a traditional Chinese herb, it has the functions of cooling the blood to stop bleeding and promoting urination to relieve urinary discomfort. It is effective in stopping hematuria for patients with blood in the urine, and also has certain effects in reducing edema and promoting diuresis. However, Bai Mao Gen should be taken under the guidance of a doctor according to the patient's individual health condition.
