What foods are good for strengthening yang and nourishing the kidneys?

Jul 12, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been constantly troubled by the issue of kidney deficiency and can only start调理 (regulate/nourish) from my diet. I would like to ask the doctor, what foods are good for strengthening kidney function and enhancing vitality?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
For strengthening yang and nourishing the kidneys through diet, it is recommended to consume walnuts, Chinese chives, loaches, donkey meat, lamb, oysters, black sesame seeds, and similar foods. These are rich in nutrients and help to warm and invigorate kidney yang, as well as nourish and consolidate kidney essence. Vegetables such as yam and wolfberry are also good choices for enhancing kidney function. Additionally, seafood like shrimp and sea cucumber, which are rich in zinc and protein, are beneficial for improving sexual function. Regarding medications, traditional Chinese patent medicines such as Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan and Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan can be used. These formulas have the effects of warming and supplementing kidney yang and nourishing kidney essence. However, it should be noted that medication should be used according to medical advice and combined with healthy lifestyle habits, such as going to bed early and rising early, engaging in moderate exercise, and avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption, in order to achieve optimal results.