What are good Kidney Herbs for Winter? | Kidney Health | Dr Kathy Veon

Kidney Qi and Essence

Kidney Function in TCM – What are good Kidney Herbs for Winter?

Eastern Medicine theory differs from Western Medicine theory in several ways. Eastern Medicine theory takes into account the ‘energy’ of the organ and gland systems and how they interact with the whole being.

Kidney function in TCM:

• Governs Reproduction
• Produces Bone Marrow
• Regulates Water Movement
• Influences Growth & Development
• Promotes Vitality and Length of Life
• Health and Strength of Bones
• Stores Inherited Constitution /Jing Qi
• Houses ‘Zhi’ / Mental Drive & Courage, Focus, Accomplish Dreams and Goals
• Controls Sexual Energy

To learn more about Kidney Function according to the Chinese Medicine, please click here:

Kidney and Bladder Organ Sheet

Kidney Qi Foods & Herbs – What are good Kidney Herbs for Winter?

Many herbs, foods and natural substances naturally strengthen and protect the Kidney Energy.

• Adzuki Beans
• Beef Kidney
• Egg Yolks
• Hijiki
• Kidney Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Lamb
• Sea Salt
• Seaweed
• Walnuts
• Goji Berries
• Dark Leafy Green Vegetables
• Rou Cong Rong / Cistanche Herb
• Shilajit
• Cordyceps
• Shi Di Huang / Chinese Foxglove
• Huang Jing / Solomon’s Seal
• Bu Gu Zhi / Psoralea
• Hei Zhi Ma / Black Sesame

Specific herbs and nutrients to tonify Kidney Yang, Jing / Essence are highlighted……

Cistanche Herb

Cistanche herb, known as Rou Cong Rong in Chinese Medicine, tonifies Kidney Yang, enriches the essence and blood, and moistens the intestines. Its properties are sweet, warm and salty and is indicated for all Kidney Yang deficiency patterns such as low back and knee weakness and pain, fatigue, cold intolerance, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction and low sperm count, excessive uterine bleeding and irregular menstruation, hair loss, blood stasis and fluid retention.

It is also excellent for memory related issues and cognitive impairment, as the Kidney energy supports the Brain. This is part of the ‘Kidney-Brain Axis’. Cistanche can be used for long periods of time on a daily basis because it is a neutral tonic, one that warms without heating and tonifies without drastic effect or imbalance, warms without drying and lubricates without draining. It nourishes the Ming Men or ‘gate of vitality’. Cistanche herb can be found on Fullscript, or at Nootropics Depot.

Shilajit – What are good Kidney Herbs for Winter?

Shilajit has been used for thousands of years in ancient medical practices such as Ayurvedic Medicine, Chinese Medicine, and also as a part of Russian and Traditional Siberian Medicine. It is a sticky mineral substance that is hand harvested from the rock crevices of the Himalaya Mountains and other high mountain ranges in China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Some of the rare and life supporting, detoxifying properties include:

• Carbon 60
• Fulvic Acid
• Humic Acid
• Ionic Trace Minerals
• Dibenzo-Alpha Pyrones
• Antioxidants

Black Lotus Shilajit is an excellent local Florida company where you can purchase pure raw Shilajit in many forms. Daily use of Shilajit, the Monarch of Tonics, can support kidney and urinary function, healthy hormone balance, neurological health, digestion, and immune function, and is an overall wonderful tonic for overall health and physical strength.

Cordyceps

Cordyceps-M, known as Yong Chong Cao in Chinese Medicine, has long been used for athletic performance and recovery, as well as kidney and adrenal health. It is sweet and warm and has an affinity for both the Lung and Kidney channels. Cordyceps-M supports healthy mitochondrial, immune, and microbiome function, and is an excellent source of Beta-Glucans, Ergosterols, and Nucleosides. A pure source of Cordyceps-M and many other medicinal mushrooms for both humans and animals can be found at Real Mushrooms.

Jing Butter

Jing Butter is a Chinese Medicine herbal formula created by a local Florida TCM practitioner. This delicious formula can be taken daily to support many clinical signs of Kidney Qi and Blood Deficiency.

This is a wonderful and tasty formula which can help support anyone dealing with overwork, burnout, adrenal fatigue, or recovering from an illness or injury. Kidney tonifying herbs such as Shilajit, Cordyceps and Black Sesame are a part of this formula.

Nitric Oxide – What are good Kidney Herbs for Winter? | Kidney Health | Dr Kathy Veon

Nitric Oxide supports healthy kidney function, normal blood pressure, tissue repair and protection, hormone production and metabolism, blood circulation, brain and neurological health, and much more. The vast majority of Americans are severely NO deficient due to many toxic environmental exposures, nutrient deficiencies, and poor diet. The best plant source of Nitrites is Arugula. Arugula does not have any Oxalates and is safe for those prone to joint inflammation, B6 deficiency, or other oxalate metabolism disorders. Nitric Oxide supplementation and saliva test strips can be found at Approved Medical Solutions. Use code VEON439 to establish an account.

Acupressure for Kidney Health

Stretching exercises, yoga poses, and acupressure/acupuncture help to support and balance the Kidney meridian. The acupuncture point Kidney 27 (KD27) is an excellent way to tonify and awaken Kidney energy, strengthen the immune system,and  alleviate drowsiness, allergies, asthma, coughing, anxiety, and depression.

Simply tap or stimulate the KD27 point, located off the breastbone, in the hollow below the collarbone. More information and additional Kidney points can be found on the Kidney and Bladder Organ Sheet.

Many additional healing resources are available on the Patient Resources page. Consuming nutrient-dense foods, healthy lifestyle habits including daily exercise, sunlight, restful and restorative sleep, healthy thought patterns, relationships, and environments are necessary to achieve true healing.

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