Can People with Kidney Disease Use Oldenlandia

Oldenlandia has been used commonly in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treating various conditions such as viral infections and cancer. However, can people with kidney disease use oldenlandia? Is this herb dangerous for our kidneys?

One big application of oldenlandia in clinic is to treat urinary tract infection, which is a common symptom of kidney disorders. If you have Polycystic Kidney Disease, kidney stone or kidney cyst, you easily suffer from this symptom, sometimes along with blood urine. In this condition, correct use of oldenlandia can boost your immunity and stimulate the activity of white cells, so you can fight against not only urinary tract infections but also other inflammations better.

If you have IgA Nephropathy, you are more likely to find the health benefit of this herbal medicine. This is because it shows an obvious effect on preventing and treating tonsillitis. Sometimes, doctors believe tonsillitis is one important cause or worsening factor of IgA Nephropathy. Oldenlandia may help you get rid of tonsillitis.

Whichever kidney disease you have, kidney damage is always your healthy problem. As kidneys can’t work normally, waste products and excess water will build up in the body. Here, this traditional herb may be helpful. With a function of natural diuretic, oldenlandia can help increase the kidneys’ output to some extent, so more wastes, toxins and excess water can be filtered out.

Oldenlandia has been used for a long time in clinic for dealing with the above healthy problems. In the latest research, another great effect of this herb is found. The research shows that regular use of oldendandia is effective to treat refractory proteinuria. If you are bothered by protein urine, you may give a chance to this herb.

As with other medicines both western and herbal, oldenlandia may also cause some adverse reactions, namely difficulty breathing, rash and intense itching. Therefore, you may have to avoid it, if you have purpura nephritis or itching. To guarantee your healthy condition, check with the online doctor for guidance on safe and proper use of this herb.