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Herb Corner Kidney stones can form when the diet is highly acidic or
alkaline, they can be the result of genetics, being sedentary
(this is because low activity causes your bones to release
more calcium), having high blood pressure (doubles your
Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in risk), or a diet high in sugar or salt (salt increases amount of
Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Masters calcium oxalates in urine). Digestive disorders also play a role
of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. A in the formation of stones since digestion affects the rate of
member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the absorption of calcium and other minerals. Some medications
American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522 like Lasix or antacids also increase the risk of producing
See Herb Corner events on inside front cover stones. Also people who live in the “Kidney Belt” (SE USA) are
more prone to Kidney stones because they tend to be more
dehydrated.
Herbal Approaches for When using herbs, the best remedy is prevention. Once you

Dealing with Kidney Stones have had stones there is a greater chance of re-occurrence.
Urinary toners and cleansing herbs like Cleavers, Uva-ursi,
Holy Basil, Nettle and Basil help strengthen the health of
the Urinary System by balancing electrolytes in the urine.
Kidney stones are mineral deposits or organic Dandelion, Chickweed, Holy Basil, or Nettles can help to keep
substances that build up in the kidneys. Roughly the kidneys and bladder clear so that crystals don’t form into
1million Americans develop Kidney Stones every year. Kidney stones washing them away before they become too large.
stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf
ball and can cause moderate to excruciating pain depending You may want to use herbs like Corn Silk or Marshmallow to
on their size. If they become too large they can cause soothe the irritated tissue within the urinary tract making
permanent damage to the urinary tract. This is not something it easier for the passage of crystals and tiny stones before
to be ignored. they develop into larger stones. Antilithics like Gravel root,
Hydrangea, Parsley root and Stone root help soften and
For most people kidney stones will pass without damaging dissolve small stones. Herbs that are antiseptic to the Urinary
the urinary tract. Or you may have had stones for years; but system like Uva-Ursi or Cleavers can help prevent infections
the larger they become the more symptoms and pain you will that can be caused when crystals scrape along the walls of
have. If you have Kidney stones you may notice pain in your the Urinary tract. And antispasmodics can be used to relax the
sides and back just below the ribs, the pain can radiate to walls of the Urinary tract; this will help the stones pass easier,
your lower abdomen and down to the groin area. You may some good herbs for this are Cramp bark, Stone root and Black
have more frequent painful urination with cloudy, bloody or Haw.
foul smelling urine. And there may be fever, chills, nausea and
vomiting. Don’t forget to
drink more water;
research has shown
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