Herbs for ESRD: Astragalus and Dong Quai

Many herbs help prevent the kidney function decline. Astragalus and Dong Quai are two important common herb for patients with ESRD (End Stage Kidney Disease).
Both Astragalus and Dong Quai are reported to have profound kidney protective effects, including anti-fibrotic effects, which means to prevent scarring.Learn more(Foods that People with ESRD should not Eat)

Here are some common benefits of the two herbs.
- improve the balance of vaso-activators such as nitric oxide and angiotensin
- anti-fibrosis
- regulate calcium-phosphate metabolism
- inhibit excess clotting
- encourage the growth of new blood vessels while inhibiting the release of intracellular calcium ions
- decrease free radicals
- improve microvascular lesions that obstruct proper kidney filtration by increasing blood flow to oxygen starved tissues

However, only the two herbs cannot repair the damaged kidneys well. Usually, the herbalist will make a diagnosis based on your own condition and conduct the personal herb list for you. If you want to know more herb list, you can leave a message to kidneyask@hotmail.com.