by Mandy Bill
Kidney stones can lead to a medical condition which causes discomfort and extreme pain in the lower abdomen. This condition is the result of the accumulation of mineral salts which can lodge along the urinary tract. The size of the kidney stones may range from a tiny microscopic speck to as large as the size of the fingertip.
There are various holistic and natural remedies for kidney stones. These herbal treatments can dissolve the kidney stones and pave the way for their painless and effortless passing through the urinary tract.
Before you start any natural treatment for kidney stones, you may need to consult your family doctor.
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice is known to be effective for the prevention of kidney stones and reduction of kidney stone size.
Specifically, cranberry extract, mixed with 3 quarts of water and taken on a daily basis, can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
It will also help reduce the size of such stones that are lodged in the urinary tract.
Lemon Juice
This is one of the more popular home remedies for kidney stones. This herbal remedy calls for the mixing of the juice extracted from a fresh lemon with warm water. You can drink the lemon juice every morning to prevent kidney stone formation.
This home remedy is also effective in alleviating the pain caused by kidney stone. Specifically for pain relief, the juice extracted from half of a fresh lemon is mixed with 8 ounces of water and ingested every 30 minutes until the pain goes away.
Aloe Vera Juice
Past scientific studies showed that Aloe Vera can be effective in reducing the size of kidney stones. The kidney stone will dissolve and pass through the urinary tract.
There are also some claims that Aloe Vera can also help prevent the formation of kidney stones in addition to its laxative properties.
However, note that the response to this natural remedy differs from person to person.
Goldenrod Tea or Capsule
Goldenrod is considered to be an effective and safe natural remedy for kidney stones. Goldenrod has specific components that are effective in reducing and dissolving various types of kidney stones.
When taken at the recommended dose, Goldenrod can help a person suffering from this condition to pass the stone through the excretory system without much effort and pain.
This natural remedy normally comes in the form of a tea extract or capsule. The Goldenrod tea extract can be taken between meals for a more effective treatment of kidney stones.
Goldenrod is also effective in reducing kidney inflammation and backaches as well as prevention of a wide range of bladder infections.
Tart Cherry Juice
Drinking tart cherry juice can help dissolve and pass kidney stones. This pain-free home remedy for kidney stones is high in antioxidants, anthocyanins and potassium, making it an ideal choice for the dissolution for various types of kidney stones and for the prevention of the formation of new kidney stones.
Tart cherry juice extract works by increasing the pH level of the urine and ensuring that conditions are not conducive for the formation of mineral stones, particularly those that develop from uric acid crystals.
This natural treatment regimen involves the consumption of about 16 ounces or 1/2 pound of tart cherry on a daily basis. You may dilute the juice with water if you find the home remedy too strong.
Stinging Nettles
Stinging nettles have been used for centuries in treating various kidney problems and urinary infections. Various literatures have cited the efficacy and safety of this perennial herb in dissolving and reducing the size of kidney stones.
It is also effective in preventing kidney inflammation. Stinging nettles are taken as herbal tea, capsule or tincture.
Creosote Bush
Creosote bush is a medicinal herb that is traditionally found in Mexico and is known to be an effective natural treatment for kidney stones. Aside from being an effective home remedy for the dissolution of various types of kidney stones, creosote bush has also been tried and proven to be effective when used for the removal of gallstones.
Herbal medicine advocates vouch to the efficacy and safety of creosote bush, although such claims are purely based on anecdotal reports. This medicinal herb should be taken under the close supervision of your doctor because high concentration dose of creosote bush may cause damage to the kidney and liver.
The natural remedies listed above can help you treat your kidney stone at the early stages of formation. These remedies will take time to work. In severe cases, you may not have time needed for these treatments to work. So if your pain is severe, it is a good idea to consult a medical professional before trying these remedies.
(Mandy Bill is a health researcher who loves to write about kidney health and spread awareness about preventive medicine. You can visit her kidney stones treatment website where she has written a great deal on different ways of passing kidney stones faster at home.)
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