Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of renal edema
Objective Renal edema belongs to the category of"edema"in traditional Chinese medicine,and its onset has the characteristics of lingering and difficult to heal,and traditional Chinese medicine believes that its etiology and pathogenesis are spleen and kidney deficiency,water and dampness are stopped,and stasis is intertwined.Western medicine is mainly diuretic in the treatment of renal edema,and traditional Chinese medicine uses a holistic concept,a method of syndrome differentiation and treatment,attaches importance to the body itself,and strengthens the ability of the viscera to regulate water and fluid,which has certain advantages in eliminating clinical symptoms,reducing adverse reactions of Western medicine and improving prognosis.Modern pharmacological studies have confirmed that traditional Chinese medicine mainly treats renal edema and protects the kid-neys by inhibiting immune inflammatory responses,regulating protein pathways,regulating water and electrolyte balance,allevia-ting glomerular barrier damage,regulating intestinal flora,etc.,which has the advantages of multiple targets and pathways,and is safe and effective.This article reviews the pathogenesis of nephrogenic edema in traditional Chinese and Western medicine,as well as the application status and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine,so as to provide reference for future research.
Traditional Chinese medicineNephroedemaEtiological pathogenesisMechanism of actionResearch pro-gress