With the improvement of living standards, people’s awareness of health care has become increasingly strong. The autumn and winter seasons are also when many people choose to nourish their bodies, so the term “nourish” has been frequently mentioned recently.
When it comes to “nourishing,” there is always an unavoidable topic, which is “deficiency,” such as kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency, etc. Especially kidney deficiency, many male friends feel that they have kidney deficiency whenever they experience lower back pain, leading to indiscriminate supplementation, which may not necessarily be effective.
What is Kidney Deficiency?
Kidney deficiency refers to insufficient essence, qi, yin, and yang of the kidneys.
All organs have their own qi, blood, yin, and yang; the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys can all be deficient, but people are particularly concerned about “kidney deficiency” in men.
The kidneys are paired organs located in the lower back, and they are interrelated with the bladder. The kidneys are responsible for storing essence, governing reproduction, and are the foundation of congenital vitality; they govern water and the intake of qi. They are associated with bones, govern the production of marrow, manifest in hair, open to the ears and the two lower orifices, are present in saliva, and are associated with fear, corresponding to the winter season. The kidneys store yuan yin and yuan yang, which are the roots of human growth and development, and the basis for the functional activities of the organs. If there is insufficient constitution or prolonged illness leading to deficiency, any depletion can cause all organs to become ill, and kidney disease often presents as deficiency syndromes.
What are the Symptoms of Kidney Deficiency?
The symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency are characterized by “cold”: The main symptoms include lower back pain, cold limbs, aversion to cold, frequent urination at night, loose stools, lack of energy, impotence, and nocturnal emissions.
The symptoms of Kidney Yin Deficiency are characterized by “heat”: The main symptoms include lower back pain, dryness and heat, night sweats, spontaneous sweating, dizziness, and tinnitus.
How to Alleviate Symptoms of Kidney Deficiency in Daily Life?
Pay Attention to Diet
In daily life, one can consume some black foods, such as black rice, black beans, black sesame, and black fungus.
Engage in Moderate Exercise
Good exercise habits can enhance physical fitness and improve sleep quality.
One can choose exercise methods based on personal circumstances, such as walking, Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade), Wu Qin Xi (Five Animal Frolics), and Tai Chi. These exercises are gentle but engage all muscles and joints.
Warm Reminder
When supplementing the kidneys, it is important to treat according to the syndrome. If symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency such as lower back and knee soreness, lack of energy, cold limbs, and frequent urination occur, one can try taking Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Cinnamon and Aconite Pill) or You Gui Wan (Right Return Pill).
Gui Fu Di Huang Wan Warms and Supplements Kidney Yang. It is used for lower back and knee soreness, cold limbs, and frequent urination. Gui Fu Di Huang Wan originates from the book “Jin Kui Yao Lue” by Zhang Zhongjing from the Han Dynasty. It consists of eight ingredients: prepared Aconite (Fu Zi), cooked Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang), Cornus (Shan Zhu Yu), Alisma (Ze Xie), Cinnamon (Rou Gui), Moutan (Dan Pi), Chinese Yam (Shan Yao), and Poria (Fu Ling). Among them, Shu Di Huang nourishes the kidneys and replenishes essence, Shan Zhu Yu nourishes yin and astringes essence, and Shan Yao tonifies the spleen and secures essence. The combination of these three herbs nourishes Kidney Yin, nourishes liver blood, benefits spleen yin, and astringes essence to stop leakage. Ze Xie clears and drains kidney fire and prevents the cloying effect of Shu Di Huang; Mu Dan Pi clears and drains liver fire and restrains the warming and drying nature of Shan Zhu Yu; Fu Ling lightly drains spleen dampness and assists Shan Yao in strengthening the spleen.
You Gui Wan comes from the “Jing Yue Quan Shu” and has the effect of warming and supplementing Kidney Yang, replenishing essence, and stopping leakage. It is used for symptoms of Kidney Yang deficiency, such as diminished fire at the Mingmen (Gate of Life), lower back and knee soreness and cold, lack of energy, aversion to cold, impotence, nocturnal emissions, loose stools, and frequent clear urination.
The ingredients include cooked Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang), Aconite (Fu Zi, processed), Cinnamon (Rou Gui), Chinese Yam (Shan Yao), Cornus (Shan Zhu Yu, wine-baked), Cuscuta (Tu Si Zi), Deer Antler Glue (Lu Jiao Jiao), Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi), Angelica (Dang Gui), and Eucommia (Du Zhong, salt-fried). The main herbs are Aconite, Cinnamon, and Deer Antler Glue, which warm and supplement Kidney Yang, replenish essence, and nourish marrow. The deputy herbs are Shu Di Huang, Gou Qi Zi, Shan Zhu Yu, and Shan Yao, which nourish yin and benefit the kidneys, nourish liver and tonify the spleen. The assistant herbs, such as Cuscuta, supplement yang and benefit yin, secure essence and reduce urination; Du Zhong tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens tendons and bones; Angelica nourishes and harmonizes blood, while Deer Antler Glue nourishes and replenishes essence and blood. The combination of these herbs works together to warm and supplement Kidney Yang, replenish essence, and stop leakage.
Warm Reminder:
1. Over-the-counter medications should be taken according to the instructions or under medical advice; please read the instructions carefully before use.
2. Prescription medications should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician.3. Medication should be used with caution; Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, and different conditions require different medications. Therefore, if you feel unwell, it is best to visit a local hospital for a professional consultation.
4. For patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and liver disease, if you feel unwell, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a professional consultation and not to self-medicate.
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