KIDNEY Meridian
Organ Collection
• Supports and protects the kidney
• Protects bone health & relieves pain
• Supports healthy blood sugar levels
Benefits vitality and healthy aging, relieves pain especially in low back and knees; inspires courage & improves stamina.
Kidney Meridian is comprised of Chinese herbs that enter the Kidney meridian, enrich Kidney Yin, warm Kidney Yang and nourish the Essence (Jing). Modern applications of this formula include symptoms associated with aging such as low back and knee pain (osteoarthritis), tinnitus, blurred vision, urinary incontinence, diabetes, kidney protection, and menopausal symptoms including hot flashes.
Zoi Medicinals™ tinctures are alcohol (18%) and vegetable glycerin (10%) extracts of non-toxic herbs. All herbs used in the
manufacturing of Zoi Medicinals™ products have been tested for heavy metals, bacteria, fungus, and pesticides.
How to use Kidney Meridian
● Use standard dose daily for consistent kidney support.
Dosage
Liquid formulas are rapidly absorbed by the body and should be taken by mouth. Hold under the tongue a few moments prior to swallowing; or take in a small amount of water or juice. If alcohol content is a concern, a standard dose (1.5 ml) in one cup of water dilutes the alcohol content to 0.1%. Alternatively, formula can be added to hot tea (most alcohol will evaporate) and drink once cooled.
The standard, adult dose is three droppers full (1.5 ml) three times a day, or as directed by your health care professional. One full compression of the dropper bulb is a dropper full (the dropper may not appear “full”).
● Standard adult dose (100-150 lb) – 3 droppers full (1.5 ml), three times a day.
● Standard adult dose (>150 lb) – 4 droppers full (2.0 ml), three times a day.
● Standard child dose (30-100 lb) – 1 dropper full (0.5 ml), three times a day.
For some, it may take several weeks to notice an effect. Consistency is more important than dose, so take some each day even if you can’t keep to a regular schedule. As your body responds to the formula, you may decrease the dose, accordingly.
Cautions
● With minor stomach upset, take with food.
● Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, unless directed by your health care practitioner.
● Not to exceed five droppers full at a time.
● Discontinue use if any new symptoms appear, including symptoms of allergic reaction.
● If experiencing minor headache or other discomfort, reduce the dosage to ⅓ of starting dose. Gradually increase the dosage each day until you reach to the desired dosage.
● Every body is different, as the formal alters internal processes, your best dosage may change (always stay within the
recommended dosage range).
Biomedical Details
Kidney Meridian is comprised of Chinese herbs that enrich Yin and nourish the Essence of the Kidney and Liver. Modern applications of this formula include many symptoms associated with aging such as low back and knee pain, menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, tinnitus, blurred vision and urinary incontinence.
Current pharmacological research is validating many of these traditional functions and more. The herbs in Kidney Meridian have been shown to broad range of pharmacological activity including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-osteoporosis, anti-diabetic, nephr-, hepato- and neuroprotective functions, antimicrobial activity and effectiveness against and metabolic diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes (2, 5, 6, 8). Rehmanniae (with other herbs) has been shown to treat osteoporosis in over 100 clinical studies (1).
Fructus Corni has been showed to delay the progression of osteoarthritis by increasing healthy levels of collagen and slowing bone cell death in animal studies (7). In other studies, Semen Cuscutae was shown to increase bone density, improve bone microstructure, and increase bone mass in an osteoporotic model (19, 20).
Many of the herbs in Kidney Meridian show anti-diabetic effects—modulating blood sugar, improving insulin resistance and renal function and protecting the kidneys from damage. Rehmania, Dioscorea, Cortex radicis moutan and Cinnamomi all reduce fasting blood glucose and insulin resistance (4, 9, 14, 18) in animal studies. Dioscorea and Cortex radicis moutan decrease urinary protein and
serum creatinine (9, 14). Rehmania, Dioscorea, Cortex radicis moutan, Fructus Corni, and Alismatis have anti inflammatory properties
and have been shown to slow pathological changes and protect the kidney (2, 6, 9,10,13,16) in animals.
Ingredients & Traditional Chinese Medicine View
● Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata) is slightly warm and enters the HT, KI and LIV meridians;
nourishes the Blood, Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and fills the Marrow, arrests coughing and wheezing.
● Shan Zhu Yu (Cornelian cherry, Fructus Corni) is slightly warm and enters the KI and LIV meridians; stabilizes the Kidney,
astringes Jing and Body Fluids, stops excessive sweating, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and strengthens Kidney Yang.
● Shan Yao (Chinese Yam Rhizome, Dioscorea oppositae) is neutral and enters the KI, LU, and SP meridians; tonifies Spleen,
nourishes Stomach Yin, stops diarrhea, tonifies Lung Qi, nourishes Lung Yin, tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
● Fu Ling (Poira Mushroom, Poria cocos) is neutral and enters the HT, SP, KI, and LU meridians; promotes urination and leaches
out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao, quiets the Heart, and calms the Spirit.
● Mu Dan Pi (Peony Tree Root Cortex, Cortex radicis moutan) is slightly cold and enters the HT, LIV, and KI meridians; clears
excess and deficiency Heat, cools and invigorates Blood, clears Liver Fire, drains pus and reduces swelling.
● Ze Xie (Water Plantain Root, Rhizoma Alismatis) is cold and enters the KI and BL meridians; promotes urination and leaches out
Dampness, settles Ministerial Fire in Kidneys by draining Damp-Heat, drains Kidney Fire.
● Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark, Cortex Cinnamomi) is hot and enters the HT, LIV, KI and SP meridians; warms the Kidneys, Spleen
and Heart, strengthens Yang and Ming Men Fire, disperses deep Cold, warms and unblocks the meridians, alleviates pain, leads
the Fire back to its source.
● Tu Si Zi (Chinese Dodder Seeds, Semen Cuscutae) is neutral and enters the KI and LIV meridians; strengthens Yang, nourishes
Yin, astringes Jin