What are the traditional Chinese medicines for nourishing the kidneys? Inventory of 10 popular medicinal materials
With the increase in health awareness, the topic of kidney replenishment has become increasingly popular on major social platforms recently. This article combines the search data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to compile a list of the most popular kidney-tonifying traditional Chinese medicines, with detailed efficacy and usage instructions.
1. The top 10 kidney-tonifying traditional Chinese medicines are hotly discussed on the Internet

| Ranking | Chinese medicine name | Hot search index | Core functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | wolfberry | 985,000 | Nourishes kidney yin, replenishes essence and improves eyesight |
| 2 | Epimedium | 762,000 | Tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang, strengthen muscles and bones |
| 3 | Cistanche deserticola | 689,000 | Nourishes kidney yang, replenishes essence and blood |
| 4 | Rehmannia glutinosa | 574,000 | Nourishes yin and blood, replenishes essence and replenishes marrow |
| 5 | dogwood | 491,000 | Replenishes the liver and kidneys, astringes essence and solidifies ejaculation |
| 6 | Eucommia ulmoides | 427,000 | Nourish liver and kidney, strengthen muscles and bones |
| 7 | Cuscuta | 383,000 | Nourishes the kidneys and strengthens essence, nourishes the liver and improves eyesight |
| 8 | Morinda officinalis | 356,000 | Replenish kidney yang, strengthen muscles and bones |
| 9 | Ligustrum lucidum | 312,000 | Nourishes the liver and kidneys, improves eyesight and black hair |
| 10 | Cynomorium | 288,000 | Nourishes the kidneys, moistens the intestines, and replenishes essence and blood |
2. Recommended classic kidney-tonifying prescriptions
According to ancient Chinese medicine records and modern clinical applications, the following combinations have significant effects:
| Prescription name | Composition of medicinal materials | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Liuwei Dihuang Pills | Rehmannia glutinosa, dogwood, yam, etc. | Soreness and weakness in waist and knees caused by kidney yin deficiency |
| Jingui Shenqi Pills | Aconite, cinnamon, rehmannia glutinosa, etc. | Edema and chills caused by insufficient kidney yang |
| Wuzi Yanzong Pill | Wolfberry, dodder, etc. | Infertility caused by kidney essence deficiency |
3. Precautions for use
1.Treatment based on syndrome differentiation: Kidney deficiency is divided into yin and yang, and needs to be diagnosed with traditional Chinese medicine before taking medicine.
2.Taboo groups: People with colds, fever, and excessive heat constitution should use tonics with caution
3.Taking cycle: Generally, continuous use does not exceed 3 months and requires follow-up consultation.
4.interaction: Some kidney-tonifying drugs may affect the effect of antihypertensive drugs
4. Recent hot discussions
1. # wolfberry soaked in wine, does it really nourish the kidneys # was on the hot search list on Weibo
2. The number of views of the topic "Chinese Medicine Kidney Replenishing Challenge" on a certain short video platform exceeded 200 million
3. Zhihu hot post discussion:Do young people need kidney supplements?Received 10,000 likes
4. Health experts remind:Blindly nourishing the kidneys may increase the burden on the body
5. Suggestions for dietary therapy
| Medicinal materials | Recommended combination | Efficacy bonus |
|---|---|---|
| wolfberry | Chrysanthemum, red dates | Relieve eye fatigue and improve Qi and blood |
| Cistanche deserticola | mutton, angelica | Enhance warming effect |
| Eucommia ulmoides | Walnut kernels | Collaboratively strengthen waist and knees |
Warm reminder: The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023. Please follow your doctor's advice for specific medication. Maintaining a regular schedule and moderate exercise are the fundamental ways to nourish the kidneys.
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