Does Angelica Root Enhance Kidney Function?
Angelica sinensis is a relatively common traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Its main effect is to nourish and activate the blood, which has a good therapeutic and conditioning effect on symptoms such as blood stasis and blood deficiency. However, Angelica sinensis does not have the function of tonifying the kidney. First, does Angelica sinensis tonify the kidney? Angelica sinensis does not have the function of tonifying the kidney. It is a blood-nourishing medicine that has the effect of nourishing and activating the blood. It is mainly used for syndromes such as blood deficiency and blood stasis. Whenever symptoms of blood deficiency, such as pale or yellow complexion, pale lips, and scanty menstrual flow, Angelica sinensis can be used for treatment. If necessary, it can be used in combination with Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Rhizoma Chuanxiong, and Radix Paeoniae Alba. Second, what kind of traditional Chinese medicine tonifies the kidney? 1. Deer horn has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, and strengthening bones and muscles. It is used for symptoms such as impotence and premature ejaculation due to kidney yang deficiency, spermatorrhea, infertility in women, frequent urination, pain in the waist and knees, and weakness of bones and muscles. Deer horn is the main ingredient in traditional Chinese medicines such as Shenrong Sanshen Powder, Guilingji, and Guiling Pill. According to modern research, deer horn contains hormones, gelatin, calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, etc., and has androgen-like effects that can enhance gonadal function, enhance body metabolism, and eliminate fatigue. It can also promote the regeneration of ulcers and wounds, accelerate healing, and promote the healing of fractures. This medicine is usually taken in pill or powder form, with a dosage of 0.6-3 grams each time. 2. Yam clears heat and detoxifies. It is used to treat febrile diseases, toxic blood diarrhea, abscesses, swellings, and hemorrhoids. 3. Epimedium tonifies kidney yang, strengthens bones and muscles, and dispels wind-dampness. It is used for symptoms such as impotence, spermatorrhea, flaccidity of bones and muscles, rheumatic pain, numbness, and cramps; hypertension during menopause. 4. Cinnamon tonifies yuan yang, warms the spleen and stomach, eliminates accumulated cold, and promotes blood circulation. It is used to treat symptoms such as deficiency of vital energy, cold limbs, weak pulse, collapse due to yang deficiency, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and floating of deficient yang.