Proteinuria is not effective when you take Yiken Hwa Dampness Granules probably because the medicine is not right for the symptoms, and the medicine is mainly for those who have spleen deficiency and dampness. The main ingredients of the drug include Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria, Ze Xie, Qing Hanxia, Qiangwu, Duhong, Fenghuang, Chaihu, Huanglian, Paeonia lactiflora, and Chen Pi. Because the drug can play the role of promoting Yang and tonifying the spleen, benefiting the kidneys and resolving dampness, inducing diuresis and eliminating edema (clearing urine and eliminating oedema), it is mainly targeted at proteinuria that occurs in the evidence of spleen deficiency and dampness, accompanied by oedema, tiredness and fatigue, fear of coldness and limb cold (fear of coldness, cold limbs), and little appetite, and other symptoms. Clinically, chronic glomerulonephritis (renal function: SCr <2mg/dl) belonging to this syndrome can be treated with this drug. However, the drug may not be effective if the patient is not of this type. Side effects such as dry mouth and bitter mouth may occur after using this medicine. Consult your doctor for specific medication.