Diabetic Nephropathy in TCM
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, diabetic nephropathy is not a single disease which affects the overall health of the patients.
Diabetic Nephropathy in TCM
In the eyes of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Diabetes refers as “wasting and thirsting disorder”. Within TCM theory diabetes is often related to the Spleen and/or Kidneys. The spleen serves as the foundation of digestion and the transformation of food and this functionality is weakened in most cases of diabetes.
TCM for Diabetic Nephropathy
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used to lower blood sugar levels since more than 3.000 years ago. The practitioners uses various herbs or Acupuncture to treat the Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy.
There are many Chinese herbs that are used to treat diabetes and control blood sugar. The herbs are usually part of a formula, which may include the herbs, such as Gymnema Sylvestre, fenugreek and American ginseng.
Traditional Chinese Medicine had many effective herbal treatments including pig pancreas. Chinese medicine has identified over 20 acupuncture points that can help control blood sugar symptoms. Acupuncture can help to manage cholesterol levels which reduce the cardiovascular complications of diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy can be managed with acupuncture.
Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Nourish Yin and Kidney
- Restore the function of the pancreas and kidneys step by step
- Promote the production of body fluids to relieve thirst
- Repair the damaged kidney tissues and cells
- Lower the Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Level
- Alleviate the additional symptoms, such as bad sleep, poor appetite, itchy skin, Back Pain etc.
The herbs and other treatments of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Diabetic Nephropathy depend on your own medical conditions. Share more details of your Diabetes or Kidney Disease and we are glad to find the managements for you.
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