Motherwort is generally not used alone for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy, the dosage of the formula should be based on the patient’s own condition as well as the condition of the patient, usually 9 to 30 g. Before use, it is recommended to consult with a doctor first, under the doctor’s guidance of the identification of the drug.
Diabetic nephropathy is a western medical concept, in Chinese medicine, it is mostly categorized as thirst, clinically, it is common to be thirsty and drink a lot, eat a lot, easy to be hungry, urinate a lot, lose weight, or have a sweet taste in the urine, and so on.
Motherwort is bitter, pungent and slightly cold in nature, belonging to the liver, pericardium and bladder meridians, with the efficacy of activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation, diuretic and eliminating swelling, clearing heat and removing toxins, and is commonly used clinically in the treatment of women’s menstrual disorders, menstrual abdominal pain, menstrual closure, maternal post-partum dyspareunia, as well as oedema, dysuria, and sores, ulcers and swelling and toxicity (localized redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the skin).
The adverse effects of this product is not clear, pregnant women should be used with caution, the common clinical dose of 9 to 30g.
If you need to use motherwort, it is recommended to be under the guidance of a professional physician to identify the evidence, do not self-medication, so as not to affect your health.