Treating Bilateral Renal Parenchymal Disease by Chinese Medicine

From the perspective of Chinese medicines, the root of renal parenchymal diseases are kidney deficiency while blood stasis, heat toxicity and phlegm turbidity are the branches. Chinese medicines aim at clearing blood stasis, draining heat toxicity, tonifying the kidneys and at the same time causing no damages to the kidneys and body. This might be the biggest difference between Chinese therapy and Western therapy.

Chinese medicines have its particular advantages in treating renal parenchymal diseases especially in the early stage of CKD, it can help effectively alleviate symptoms, delay dialysis, improve life quality and longevity.

Chinese medicines is not only orally intake herbal medicines. It is a scientific systems consisting herbal medicines and many external applications such as acupuncture, acupressure, massage, Qi gong, Tai chi, medicated bath, pedicure, etc.

Acupuncture is to use fine needles to insert into the patients' body according to his illness and acupuncture points. It can help relax the muscles and activate collaterals through releasing energies that cause the disease and guide good energy into the body.

Massage is based on the science of viscera and collaterals as well as anatomical and pathological diagnosis in western medicines. The massage practitioner will use hands or certain instruments to rub, know and knead the surface of the body so as to promote blood circulation, eliminate blood stagnation, remove pathogenic factors and support genuine Qi.

The above are just two types of external therapies in Chinese medicines and there are many other types like Qi gong, Tai chi, Gua sha, Cupping therapy, medicated bath which can not only treat diseases but also can be used to fortify one's health.

Of cause it can not be neglected that herbal medicines are one important part of Chinese medicines. Here I will introduce several herbal medicines that are beneficial for those that are suffering from renal parenchymal diseases.

Green tea.

Green tea can help renal intrinsic cells from being damaged by free radical oxidation in the body.

Cranberry and juniper berry.

Cranberry and juniper berry can be used to prevent and treat infections in the kidneys. Cranberry can create an internal environment that is not suitable for bacteria and juniper berry can increase urine volume so as to flush out bacteria in the urinary tract.

Alfalfa and burdock root

Alfalfa burdock root can help improve kidney functions.

Rose hips and palmetto.

Rose hips and palmetto have antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. They can be used to treat both infections in the kidney and urinary tract.

The last but not least is that professional Chinese practitioners must be consulted before taking any herbal medicines to ensure the safety and effectiveness. Improper intake of some medicines or excessive dosage might have adverse effects.