Nephritis generally belongs to the category of “edema” in Chinese medicine, which is caused by wind, water-dampness impregnation (water-dampness encroaching on the skin and appearing as edema), dampness and toxicity impregnation, etc. It can be treated with Chinese herbs such as Astragalus, Cornhusk, Tongzhi, etc. 1.
1. Astragalus: the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus or Astragalus membranaceus, family leguminosae, has the effect of replenishing qi and rising yang, fixing the surface to stop sweating (stopping sweating by consolidating the surface of the muscle), inducing diuresis to reduce edema and so on, and it can be used for treating swollen and urinary deficiency of the spleen and water.
It is important to note that astragalus should not be used in cases where there is an abundance of evil on the surface, stagnation within the body, yin deficiency and hyperactivity of the yang, the beginning of sores and ulcers, and heat and toxins after ulcers are still prevalent.
2. Cornhusk: Cornhusk can be used medicinally, for the graminaceous plant corn stigma and stigma, with diuresis, swelling, diuresis and jaundice (elimination of dampness, jaundice) effect, can be used for edema, jaundice treatment.
3. Tongcao: It is the dried stem and pith of Tongdemu of the family Wujiaceae, with the effect of clearing heat and diuretic, promoting qi and lowering breast milk, and can be used in the treatment of damp-heat gonorrhea (increased frequency of urination, dribbling and astringent pain), edema and urination, and milk not being able to get off the breast milk, but pregnant women should be cautious in its use.
The use of the above herbs can help to improve the clinical symptoms of nephritis to a certain extent, please use Chinese herbs under the guidance of a doctor, do not blindly use the medication on your own. If you feel unwell, please seek medical advice promptly.