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Shenshuaikang enema (SSKE) has demonstrated notable efficacy and safety in treating CKD, although its mechanism of action remains unclear.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>The CKD rat model was induced using 2.5% adenine, and the effect of SSKE was evaluated by detecting uremic toxins, inflammatory cytokines, and renal function. The structure of the intestine and kidney was observed using electron microscopy. Pathological changes in the intestine and kidney were detected by H&amp;amp;E staining. The expression of Occludin, Claudin-1, and ZO-1 in the intestine was detected by immunohistochemistry. The degree of renal fibrosis was observed using Masson and PAS staining. The expression of NF-\u03baB and MyD88 protein in the intestine, and the expression of F4\/80, TLR4, NF-\u03baB and MyD88 in the kidney were detected by immunofluorescence staining. NF-\u03baB-RE-Luc transgenic mice were used to construct a CKD mouse model, and changes in fluorescence intensity in mice and isolated kidney tissues were detected within 1\u20136 days using a small animal live imager. Finally, 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing was used to monitor changes in intestinal flora in CKD patients before and after SSKE treatment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>We found that SSKE improves renal function, attenuates renal fibrosis, reduces inflammatory factor levels, and decreases damage to intestinal and renal structures in adenine-induced CKD rats. Additionally, our results suggest that SSKE regulates NF-\u03baB pathways, increases the expression of tight junction proteins, improves intestinal permeability, promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, inhibits the proliferation of harmful bacteria, and reduces metabolic disorders. 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