What are the medications for strengthening the kidneys and bones?

There are many kidney-reinforcing and bone-strengthening medications. Deer antler, for instance, has a good effect on strengthening bones and nourishing the kidneys, as well as strengthening tendons and bones and nourishing kidney yang. Additionally, herbs such as epimedium, psoralea corylifolia, drynaria fortunei, and goji berry also have excellent kidney-reinforcing and bone-strengthening effects. These herbs can prevent osteoporosis, treat lumbar and back pain caused by kidney deficiency, and also have a certain regulatory and therapeutic effect on male sexual dysfunction.

Deer antler is beneficial for enriching essence and blood, nourishing kidney yang, and strengthening tendons and bones. It can be grinded into powder and taken daily with water, or soaked in alcohol to treat osteoporosis and other diseases caused by estrogen deficiency. However, it should be used in small amounts and not abruptly in large quantities.

Epimedium has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang. It can be taken by decoction or soaked in alcohol. Epimedium can promote the synthesis of bone marrow DNA, promote bone growth, and increase bone density. However, if symptoms such as dry mouth and red tongue appear, the use of this herb should be discontinued.

Psoralea corylifolia is excellent in nourishing the kidneys, strengthening yang, and nourishing essence. It can be taken daily with water or taken with warm yellow rice wine. Psoralea corylifolia can stimulate estrogen activity, slow down bone metabolism, and reduce bone loss.

Drynaria fortunei has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening bones. It can be taken by decoction or placed inside a chicken's abdomen (after removing the internal organs) and sewn up, then boiled for two hours and consumed as chicken soup.

Goji berry has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, and can be used to treat osteoporosis. For example, if osteoporosis is accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, decreased vision, and yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys, goji berry can be soaked in water and consumed, or used to make soup with pork slices. It can also be added to stir-fries.