Chronic renal insufficiency is primarily manifested through various renal complications, such as abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism, renal osteodystrophy, renal anemia, and renal hypertension. Hyperphosphatemia can cause skin itching, while the accumulation of toxins over time can lead to abnormal coagulation function and bleeding. Additionally, there may be anemia due to insufficient erythropoietin. These symptoms can all be improved with appropriate dietary therapies.
Five-Juice Drink
Fresh lotus roots (for cooling blood and clearing heat), fresh pears (for moistening lungs and clearing heart heat), fresh water chestnuts (for clearing heat and resolving phlegm), fresh raw rehmannia (for cooling blood and clearing heat), and fresh sugarcanes (for strengthening spleen and improving digestion). Squeeze 500 grams each of these ingredients through sterilized gauze to extract the juice. This drink is suitable for patients with chronic renal insufficiency who experience nosebleeds and should be consumed in 2-3 servings.
Herb-of-Chenopodium and Red Dates Soup
Herb-of-chenopodium (for clearing damp-heat and promoting urination) and red dates (for tonifying the spleen and stomach and nourishing blood). Boil 30 grams of herb-of-chenopodium with four red dates and take internally. This soup is effective for patients with chronic renal insufficiency and skin itching.
Ginseng and Red Dates Soup
Ginseng (or American ginseng, for invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen) and red dates (for tonifying the spleen and harmonizing the stomach). Boil 6 grams of ginseng with six red dates and take internally. This soup is suitable for patients with chronic renal insufficiency and anemia and can help increase hemoglobin levels.
Ginseng and Longan Meat Soup
Ginseng (or American ginseng, for invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen) and longan meat (for nourishing blood and calming the spirit). Boil 6 grams of ginseng with ten longan meats and take internally. This soup has the effect of nourishing blood and calming the spirit and is suitable for patients with chronic renal insufficiency, anemia, and palpitations.
Lablab Bean and Yam Porridge
Lablab beans (for strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness) and yam (for tonifying the spleen and kidney). Cook 15 grams of lablab beans, 30 grams of yam, and 30 grams of rice into a porridge. This porridge is particularly suitable for patients with chronic renal insufficiency, spleen deficiency, dampness, chronic diarrhea, and poor appetite and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and astringing.
Sweet Mulberry Honey Paste
Sweet mulberries (for nourishing blood and tonifying the kidneys) and honey (for moisturizing and nourishing blood). Boil down 100 grams of fresh sweet mulberries (or 500 grams of dried ones) and mix with 250 grams of honey to make a paste. This paste is suitable for patients with chronic renal insufficiency, kidney yin deficiency, insomnia, and irritability.
Editor: Zhang Zhiyuan