Case Study | Acupuncture for Kidney Function & Urinary Improvement

When the patient first came for consultation, the main concerns were:

👉 Relatively weak kidney function (from a constitutional perspective)
👉 Frequent urination
👉 Foamy urine
👉 Presence of protein-related indicators in medical tests

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, these conditions are often related to:

👉 Kidney Qi deficiency
👉 Impaired Qi transformation function

🌿 Treatment Approach

After a full assessment, an acupuncture-based treatment plan was applied, including:

👉 Upper San Huang points
👉 Lower San Huang points
👉 Abdominal acupuncture

The aim was to regulate Qi movement and organ function, supporting the body in gradually restoring balance.

🌱 Response During Treatment

After the 4th acupuncture session, noticeable changes began to appear.

According to the patient:

👉 Urine volume increased after treatment
👉 A sensation of releasing more urine
👉 Frequency of urination did not significantly increase

In TCM, this type of response may indicate that the body’s Qi transformation function is being activated.

🌿 Changes Observed at the 5th Session

During the 5th session, the patient reported further improvements:

👉 Urine appeared clearer
👉 Reduced cloudiness
👉 Foaming was reduced or no longer present
👉 Increased urine volume compared to before

Overall, there was a noticeable improvement in urinary condition.

🌱 TCM Perspective

From a TCM perspective:

👉 The kidneys govern water metabolism

When Qi transformation improves:

👉 Fluid metabolism becomes smoother
👉 Excretion function may improve

Acupuncture works by:

✔ Regulating Qi movement
✔ Harmonizing organ function
✔ Supporting the body’s natural regulation

🌿 Gentle Reminder

👉 Each individual’s condition is different
👉 Responses and recovery progress may vary
👉 This is a single case observation

Individual assessment is still necessary.

🌱 Conclusion

Recovery is often the result of consistent care.

With the right approach, the body can gradually return to balance through steady and ongoing adjustment.

Jiu Gu Tang — Helping your body restore balance, naturally and progressively.