Acute Renal Failure - Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription

Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (1)
【Prescription Name】Acute Renal Failure Formula 1.
【Composition】Ren Shen 6g, Huang Qi 30g, Shu Fu Zi 10g, Bai Zhu 12g, Fu Ling 30g, Zhu Ling 15g, Gui Zhi 12g, Ze Xie 15g, Chuan Xiong 15g, Dan Shen 30g, Hong Hua 15g, Da Huang 5g, Qian Qian Zi 15g.
【Usage】Decoct and take warm, divided into portions.
【Treatment】Warm yang to promote diuresis, regulate qi and resolve stasis.
【Indications】Acute renal failure due to qi and blood stagnation. Symptoms include oliguria or anuria, generalized edema, poor appetite, nausea or vomiting, abdominal distension, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough with dyspnea, fatigue, pale complexion. Pale tongue with white coating, deep fine and rapid pulse.
【Additions/Modifications】If hypertension is present, add Xia Ku Cao 30g; avoid if hyperkalemia exists. If heart failure or acute pulmonary edema occurs, add Ting Li Zi 10–20g to strengthen cardiac function and promote fluid excretion. For infection, combine with Jin Yin Hua, Lian Qiao, Zi Di Ding, Huang Lian, etc., for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
【Source】Complete Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (2)
【Prescription Name】Acute Renal Failure Formula 2.
【Composition】Sheng Da Huang 30g, Huai Hua 30g, Gui Zhi 30g.
【Usage】Add 400–600ml water, boil for about 20 minutes until reduced to 200ml. Administer 100ml rectally warmed at 37–38°C, twice daily, one course lasting 3 days.
【Treatment】Clear heat and detoxify, purge bowels and expel pathogens.
【Indications】Acute renal failure.
【Source】Complete Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas