What is Creatinine?
Before discussing the ways to how to reduce the creatinine levels. It is important to discuss creatinine. Creatinine – is a chemical waste product of muscle metabolism that is excluded through the kidneys. High creatinine levels are the indication that your kidneys are not working properly.
The normal range of creatinine in blood is:
- 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL (or 53 to 106 mcmol/L) for males
- 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL (or 44 to 97 mcmol/L) for females.
These values may slightly vary according to the different laboratories and their techniques. High blood pressure, dehydration or inadequate water intake, diabetes, use of certain medications like aspirin and ibuprofen, thyroid diseases are the factors responsible for the elevated creatinine levels in blood.
Symptoms Associated with High Creatinine Levels
- Decreased urine output
- Darkening of urine
- Fatigue, lethargy
- Low fever
- Swelling in face, feet and around eyes
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Shortness of breath
- Confused mind
High creatinine levels may lead to irreversible damage to kidneys. In this case there is the need of dialysis or kidney transplant. But both these techniques are not affordable for every one and moreover results in adverse effects on health.
How to Reduce Creatinine Levels?
In Ayurveda, various herbs are identified which help to reduce the creatinine levels naturally without causing any side effects on body. There are various herbs are present in Ayurveda like Varun (Crateva nurvala), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Kaasni (Chicorium intybus), Bhumi alma (Phyllanthus niruri), Shirish (Albezzia lebbok), Shigru (Moringa oleifera) and Apamarg (Achyranthes aspera) which help to improve the filtration capacity of kidneys and maintains the good health of kidneys. Moreover these herbs also help to avoid the dialysis as amazing properties of these herbs help in the regeneration of kidney cells. These herbs have been used by Planet Ayurveda in their effective herbal formulations, which are helpful in reducing creatinine levels.
Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda to Reduce Creatinine Levels
Planet Ayurveda offers best combination of effective herbal remedies such as Revive Kidneys Pack to reduce urea and creatinine levels. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.
Product Description
1. Mutrakrichantak Churna
This herbal product is an amazing product of Planet Ayurveda to lower the creatinine levels. Mutrakrichantak churna is the wonderful blend of various natural compounds which are given below.
List of Ingredients:-
| S. No. | International Name | Common Name | Parts | Quantity (190 gm) |
| 1 | Crateva nurvala | Varun | Roots | 30 gm |
| 2 | Boerhavia diffusa | Punarnava | Roots | 30 gm |
| 3 | Tribulus terrestris | Gokshur | Whole | 30 gm |
| 4 | Chicorium intybus | Kaasni | Leaves | 30 gm |
| 5 | Phyllanthus niruri | Bhumi Amla | Whole | 20 gm |
| 6 | Albezzia lebbok | Shirish | Bark | 20 gm |
| 7 | Moringa oleifera | Shigru | Bark | 20 gm |
| 8 | Achyranthes aspera | Apamarg | Fruits/Seeds | 10 gm |
Benefits of Few Herbs:-
- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) – This herb is also called as hogweed. It helps to remove excess waste from body. As the name of this herb suggest that “Puna” means “again” and “Nava” means “new”. So this herb helps to revive the kidneys. This is one of the best herbal remedy for kidney failure and an excellent alternative to avoid dialysis.
- Varun (Crateva nurvala) – This herb has the great medicinal importance in Ayurveda and known to be quite good to improve the kidney functions.
- Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) – It helps in easy passing of urine and also helps in the regeneration of kidney cells. Use of this herb is also helpful to reduce the dialysis.
- Kaasni (Chicorium intybus) – This herb is helpful to manage the various problems like nephritic syndromes which may lead to kidney failure.
Dosage – 1 Teaspoonful twice daily warm with water and for best result Boil 1 Teaspoonful in 400ml water until it remains 50-60ml. Filter the preparation with a regular tea strainer and drink. You should use this once in morning 45min. after breakfast and similarly in evening 45min. after dinner. Prepare fresh every time as per this.
2. Rencure Formula
This herbal product is an effective product of Planet Ayurveda for the treatment of kidney failure and lowering the creatinine levels. Rencure formula capsules are completely safe for use and various patients are benefitted with this. This product consists various herbs which are discussed below.
List of Ingredients:-
| S. No. | Herb Used | Latin Name | Part Used | Quantity |
| 1. | Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa | Root | 200 mg |
| 2 | Varun | Crataeva nurvala | Bark | 100 mg |
| 3. | Gokshur | Tribulus terrestris | Whole | 100 mg |
| 4. | Palaash | Butea monosperma | Bark | 50 mg |
| 5. | Kaasni | Cichorium intybus | Root | 50 mg |
Benefits of Few Herbs:
- Varun (Crateva nurvala) – This herb is popularly is known as caper and considered as an important ingredient of Rencure formula. It helps to extrude all the waste from body by improving the filtration capacity of kidneys.
- Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) – Gokshura has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda since ancient times. It helps in easy passing of urine and also helps in the regeneration of kidney cells. Use of this herb is also helpful to reduce the frequency of dialysis.
- Palaash (Butea monosperma) – This herb is also an important ingredient of Rencure formula and supports kidney health. Thus helps to treat the kidney failure.
Dosage – 2 Capsules, twice daily with warm water after meals.
3. Varunadi Vati
Varunadi vati is a classical herbal formulation quite effective for treatment of kidney failure. This product consists of various herbs which are helpful to strengthen the kidney system.
List of Main Ingredients:-
Each Tablet is 500 mg
| S. No. | Latin Name | Common Name |
| 1 | Boerhavia Diffusa | Punarnava |
| 2 | Crataeva nurvala | Varun |
| 3 | Tribulus terrestris | Gokshur |
| 4 | Commiphora mukul | Shuddha Guggulu |
Ref. Ayurvedic Text – Sharangdhar Samhita / Chapter of Urinary Disorders
Benefits of Varunadi Tablets:-
Herbs mentioned above used in the formulation of “Varunadi vati” are very effective to lower down the creatinine levels. These herbs help to improve the filtration capacity of kidneys and help in the removal of waste material from body. Hence the use of this herbal product is quite good in the treatment of kidney failure. Moreover this herbal product is completely safe for use without causing any adverse effects on health.
Dosage – 2 Tablets, thrice daily with warm water after meals.
4. Punarnava Mandur
Punarnava mandur is classical herbal tablets quite good to lower the creatinine levels. This herbal product is quite beneficial for the treatment of kidney failure. Punarnava mandur is blended with various natural ingredients which are given below.
List of Main Ingredients:-
Each Tablet is 500 mg
- Boerhaavia diffusa (Punarnava),
- Zingiber officinale (Shunti),
- Piper longum (Pippali),
- Piper nigrum (Maricha),
- Emblica officinalis (Amalaki),
- Terminalia chebula (Haritaki),
- Piper chaba (Chavya),
- Curcuma longa (Haridra),
- Embelia ribes (Vidanga),
- Plumbago zeylanica (Chitrak Mool),
- Ferric oxide calx (Mandoor Bhasma)
Processed in Bos primigenius urina.
Ref. Ayurvedic Text – Bhaishajya Ratnavali/Chapter of Anemia
Benefits of Punarnava Mandur:-
This herbal product is quite effective to reduce the creatinine levels and gives the satisfactory results in kidney patients. Herbs used in the formulation of “Punarnava mandoor” are packed with amazing properties that supports good kidneys health. Use of this product is even quite helpful in reducing the sittings of the dialysis.
Dosage – 2 Tablets, thrice daily with warm water after meals.
5. Chandanadi Vati
This is a classical Ayurvedic formulation. It contains herbs and minerals like Safed chandan (Santalum album), Kababchini (Piper cubeba), Safed ral (Shorea robusta), Gandhabiroja (Pinus longifolia), Katha (Sanegellia catechu), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Gairik (Red ochre), etc.
Benefits:- This classical remedy is very beneficial in providing relief from kidney disorders. It provides a calming and soothing effect on the urinary tract system and also provides relief from burning gut. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It is used in the treatment of burning micturition, kidney disorders, heatstroke, burning gut, piles, fissures, etc.
Dosage– 2 Tablets, twice daily with warm water after meals.
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Diet Guidelines
- Low Salt – It is mandatory to limit the salt intake for people with high creatinine levels.
- Low Protein Diet – Low protein diet is suggested in elevated creatinine levels. Reason is that low protein diet reduces the production of nitrogenous waste which decreases the burden on kidneys.
- Avoid Vitamin C – Avoid the intake of vitamin C food products like citrus fruits as they also increase the burden on kidneys.
