Chronic nephritis belongs to the category of “edema” in Chinese medicine. Astragalus porridge contains astragalus, which has the effect of tonifying qi and promoting yang, fixing the surface to stop sweating (stopping sweating by consolidating the surface of the muscle), and inducing diuresis and swelling, etc. It has a certain alleviating effect on edema caused by yang deficiency, but it should be noted that the use of astragalus porridge is limited, and it should not be used as a substitute for medication in the treatment of the disease. Astragalus has the effect of replenishing qi and rising yang, stopping sweating by fixing the surface, reducing water retention and swelling, generating fluids and nourishing blood, promoting paralysis (making the paralyzed meridians smooth), toxins and pus (discharging pus and toxins from the body), and astringent sores (helping sores to heal more quickly, and promoting the growth of new flesh). It can be clinically used for the treatment of qi deficiency, loose stools (thin and unshaped feces), Qi subsidence (deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, with symptoms such as visceral organs falling down), prolonged diarrhea and prolapse of the anus, blood in the stools and leakage of menstruation (menstruation with excessive amount of menstruation or more than a few drops), sweating due to superficial deficiency (due to the weakness of the muscle surface and frequent sweating naturally), qi deficiency, edema, and internal heat and thirst (fever accompanied by symptoms such as overeating and excessive drinking and urination). When using it, it should be noted that it is contraindicated for those with solid symptoms and yin deficiency and yang exuberance. Patients with chronic nephritis are advised to go to regular hospitals for consultation and treatment under the guidance of professional physicians.