kidney stones

[AnnetrichStudent]

I have a friend who is struggling with kidney stones. What/how would you go about treating this? Thanks.

[IdahoHerbalist]

We have a product called Kidney-S in the store.

You can either purchase that or see the herbs that are used to make that up.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Here is an outline of the ingredients in that Kidney-S Formula and what they’re doing:

Gravel Root – Dissolves stones

Dandelion Leaf – Increases urine output to flush the system

Lobelia – an antispasmodic…Relaxes the micro muscles of the ureters and urethra to allow stone passage

Marshmallow – soothing demulcent to decrease irritation and inflammation of the urinary tract

Parsley Root – disolves sotnes and increases urine output

Ginger – warming and stimulating as a catalyst for the formula

So, let’s do a little exercise…

Suppose you had a client with a stone and had none of the herbs listed above. What could you substitute to get the same results?

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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[IdahoHerbalist]

Juniper comes to mind immediately. Will have to dig deep for any others since the formula is pretty comprehensive.

Yarrow is warming.

Valerian is a relaxant.

Mallow grows like crazy in my yard, for the demulcent.

The diuretic is the only one that escapes me at the moment.

[HerbNut]

Years ago I’ve had 2 stones “retrieved” yet managed to pass a third one. Next week I go for a CT Scan to confirm size/number of stone(s) in my left kidney so would like to try the Kidney-S formula but have a few of questions:

1. Just curious as to how Gravel and Parsley Root dissolves or breaks up the stone (I believe I have Calcium Oxalate Stones which are most common but I thought they don’t normally dissolve) Any idea as to the chemical reaction taking place?

2. When I researched Gravel Root I found information on WebMD (yeah, I know…) that said it may be likely unsafe (Liver damage) unless “hepatotoxic PA-free”; is this another over force feeding rats causes issues type of thing similar with Comfrey?

3. The SHOP has various type and measures of the formula; I presume all types should be effective but not sure which to order since there’s no direction on how much to take how often. For instance if I order the 100 capsules how many do I take how often per day? Maybe 5 capsules 4 times a day provides a 5-day regimen or is this too much for too long?

Any guidance on dosage recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[IdahoHerbalist]

The formula is now called

[HerbNut]

Yes, that is true. What is the suggested daily dose? (of the 100 capsules size)

[IdahoHerbalist]

Capsule portions are 4-6 caps twice a day.

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