(2) Warming and tonifying the kidney and spleen: For patients with spleen-kidney yang deficiency, commonly used prescriptions include Fuzi Lizhong Decoction and Zhenwu Decoction.
(3) Nourishing kidney yin: used for kidney yin deficiency and chronic nephritis, such as warming spleen and tonifying kidney for a long time or using hormone therapy, which can lead to kidney yin deficiency. Commonly used prescriptions are Liuwei Dihuang Decoction and Baizhi Huangtang.
(4) Tonifying both qi and yin: used for deficiency of both qi and yin. The commonly used prescription is Shenqi Dihuang Decoction. If the heart is deficient, Shengmai Powder can be used together.
(5) Yin-Yang double tonic method: For those with deficiency of both yin and yang, Guifu Dihuang decoction is commonly used, and Guilu Erxian glue can be used together.
(6) Heat-clearing and detoxicating method: It is suitable for patients with chronic nephritis complicated with infection, and can be modified with Wuwei Xiaoduyin and Yinqiao Powder.
(7) Method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Chronic nephritis has a long course, and most patients have signs of blood stasis in different degrees. On the basis of syndrome differentiation and treatment, Saviae Miltiorrhizae Radix, Herba Lycopi, Carthami Flos, Yimuping and Hirudo can also be added. (8) Dispelling wind to overcome dampness: Chronic nephritis can be treated by this method, and the commonly used prescription is Qufeng Shi Sheng Decoction.