Many people are aware that Liuwei Dihuang Pills are effective for kidney deficiency, while Jianpi Pills address spleen deficiency. However, when both spleen and kidney deficiencies occur simultaneously, choosing the most suitable Chinese patent medicine can be challenging. Today, Dr. Liu introduces three Chinese patent medicines that can help address combined spleen and kidney deficiencies.
1. Jianpi Yishen Granules
This formula, comprising Codonopsis Root (Dangshen), Atractylodes Rhizome (Baizhu), Goji Berries (Gouqizi), Ligustrum Fruit (Nüzhenzi), Dodder Seeds (Tusizi), and Psoralea Fruit (Buguzhi), is designed to nourish the kidneys and yin while strengthening the spleen and qi.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the spleen governs transformation and transportation, while the kidneys are associated with water metabolism. When spleen qi becomes deficient, fluid transformation is disrupted, leading to fluid accumulation in the body. Concurrently, the kidneys fail to receive adequate nourishment, causing kidney qi deficiency and dispersion of fluids, manifesting as symptoms such as fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, weakness in the lower back and knees, cold extremities, edema in the lower limbs, and frequent urination. At this stage, it is essential to nurture the spleen and replenish the kidneys, for which Jianpi Yishen Granules serve as an excellent choice.
2. Guifu Lizhong Pills
Containing Cinnamon Bark (Rougui), Aconite (Fuzi), Codonopsis Root (Dangshen), Atractylodes Rhizome (Baizhu), Prepared Ginger (Paojiang), and Honey-fried Licorice (Zhigancao), this formula is used to warm yang, dispel cold, tonify the spleen and qi, and support kidney yang.
Spleen yang deficiency can result in increased internal dampness, impeding the flow of qi and disrupting bodily functions. Symptoms include yang-deficiency diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain and bloating, weakness in the legs and lower back, and frequent urination. In such cases, it is critical to address spleen and stomach coldness and replenish kidney and spleen yang, making Guifu Lizhong Pills an ideal treatment option.
3. Sishen Pills
This formula, composed of Psoralea Fruit (Buguzhi), Schisandra (Wuweizi), Nutmeg (Roudoukou), Red Dates (Dazao), and Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang), is renowned for its ability to warm the kidneys, fortify the spleen, consolidate essence, and stop diarrhea.
In TCM theory, the spleen is the source of postnatal energy, while the kidneys are the root of prenatal essence. The two systems support and influence each other. When kidney yang deficiency occurs, spleen yang is often affected as well, resulting in poor appetite, difficult urination, predawn diarrhea (Wugeng Xiexie), and sallow complexion. Sishen Pills are particularly effective in addressing these symptoms by warming yang, dispelling cold, and stopping diarrhea.
A Tailored Approach to Combined Spleen and Kidney Deficiency
If you experience simultaneous spleen and kidney deficiencies, the above three Chinese patent medicines provide valuable therapeutic options. However, treatment should be tailored to your specific condition through syndrome differentiation, and it is highly recommended to consult a qualified TCM practitioner for personalized guidance.
