Kidney and liver tonics refer to drugs that have the effect of nourishing the kidneys. The kidneys and liver have a mother (kidney) and child (liver) relationship, so kidney tonics (mother) will also nourish the liver (nourish the child).

What is the effect of kidney tonic?

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the source and foundation of life. All life energy is supplied and maintained by the kidneys.

Kidney and liver tonics refer to drugs that have the effect of nourishing the kidneys. The kidneys and liver have a mother-child relationship, so kidney tonics (mother) will also nourish the liver (nourish the child). There are two types of kidney tonics: kidney yang tonics and kidney yin tonics. Therefore, depending on whether the medicine nourishes kidney yang or kidney yin, the medicine will have the effect of nourishing liver yin or nourishing blood.

Liver and kidney tonics can regulate the function of the adrenal cortex, regulate energy metabolism and increase heat production, improve health and promote the growth and development of the body. In addition, it enhances sexual function and improves the body's resistance.

Why is kidney tonic important in the treatment of osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are caused by the decline of functional organs, the ability to reduce calcium absorption, the ability to regenerate cartilage or endocrine changes, etc. Bones lack calcium, become mineralized due to the loss of amino acids and become pathological. At that time, the body has to go through prolonged pain, the immune system is reduced, obstacles in daily life and work activities arise.

Liver and kidney tonics play an important role in the composition of drugs for treating osteoarthritis. According to the theory of traditional medicine, the kidney governs the bones, the liver governs the tendons. Therefore, liver and kidney tonics have the effect of strengthening the tendons and bones, that is, strengthening the bones and strengthening the tendons. It helps the body to be healthy and strong. In fact, scientific studies have proven that liver and kidney tonics have the ability to:

- Provides amino acids and calcium such as Qui ban, Deer horn, Miet giap

- Increase absorption of calcium, phosphorus, trace elements, anti-rickets, anti-rheumatism, pain relief, diuretic such as Atractylodes Rhizome, Acanthopanax, Euryale ferox, Dipsacus asper, Epimedium.

- Strong legs, prevents weak knees, lowers blood pressure and calms the mind like Eucommia

- Increase myocardial contractility, increase blood flow, reduce cholesterol, reduce blood stasis at degenerative sites to help relieve pain such as Achyranthes bidentata and Cistanche deserticola.

Most kidney tonics also have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, they also help reduce inflammation and pain in bones and joints caused by various factors.

According to Knowledge - NT