Kidney stones are hardened masses that have formed in the kidneys or urinary tract. Stones come in a variety of sizes. They can be so small that they are invisible to the naked eye or large enough that the kidney tubes and pelvis could become completely blocked. These stones can cause extreme pain. These stones can be treated by doctors with antibiotics and surgical procedures.
Home Remedies
There are natural home remedies you can use to relieve your discomfort and pain.
- Coconut water can be used up to three times per week to reduce the size of kidney stones. Coconut water has many benefits, including the ability to dissolve stones, prevent infections of the bladder, and revitalize the reproductive system.
- Many herbs, including plantain, meadowsweet, sarsaparilla and joepye weed, can be effective in eliminating excess uric acid from your body. These herbs are used in Chinese medicine to make a potent tea or tonic to cure the stones. Wild yam, hydrangea and yarrow leaf are all used to make kidney stone tea. It is easy to make, but it is extremely potent.
Take Note
Boil one cup of water and add 1/4 cup of sugar. Add the wild yams, hydrangea, and cramp bark. Once the mixture has boiled, add all the herbs. Then, turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool with the cover on. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes, strain it, and then put in a container for refrigeration.
The recommended daily intake is 3-4 cups. Add 30 drops of shepherd’s pouch tincture to the tea if you experience bleeding. You can also make a diuretic tea from corn silk, dandelion seed, fennel seeds, oat straw, and nettle leaves. Combine all the herbs and put half a teaspoon in a cup. Add 1 quart of boiling water to the cup. Let the cup sit covered for 20 minutes. This tea can be filtered and brewed every morning and at night.
Cranberry
Consuming cranberry juice can reduce kidney stones’ size and prevent the formation of kidney stones. Drink three quarts of water every day and mix cranberry extract with it. Mix freshly extracted juice with warm water. This juice can be taken every morning to prevent the formation of stones. It can also reduce pain caused by stones in the kidney or urinary tract.
For pain relief, take one half of the lemonfruit and mix it with eight ounces of water. This should be taken every half hour until the pain goes away. Aloe vera is beneficial for hair growth and helps prevent the formation of kidney stones. Aloe Vera has a laxative action that will help with bowel problems. However, this natural remedy has different effects for each person.
