Amazing Natural Remedies For Kidney Stones:
Punarnava (Tar Vine)
Bearing the scientific name Boerhavia diffusa and commonly called tar vine, Punarnava is the traditional Sanskrit name as per the ayurvedic scriptures, which literally translates to “that which rejuvenates the body”. This flowering plant possesses astounding diuretic properties, which aid in flushing out kidney stones and decreasing surplus water retention and swelling in the system.
Shigru (Moringa/Drumstick)
The Moringa oleifera plant, be it the root, stem, or leaves, is a panacea for myriad health issues including kidney stones. With the Sanskrit name Shigru, the root extracts of this plant, commonly termed as drumstick, are crushed and prepared as a decoction to enhance functioning of the kidneys and resolve nephrolithiasis. Being rich in a plethora of antioxidants, namely flavonoids, quercetin, myricetin, carotenoids and glycosides, moringa removes detrimental free radicals and detoxifies the system.
Shunti (Ginger)
Known as shunti in Sanskrit in the age-old ayurvedic literature, the root derivatives of Zingiber officinale or ginger as it is commonly called, are widely utilized to treat kidney stones. Rich in gingerol – an excellent anti-inflammatory agent, as well as vitamin C and magnesium, the ginger root is minced or added in powder form and made as ginger tea, which when taken daily serves as a soothing renal tonic, eliminating rigid stone deposits and cleansing the kidneys.
Sukshma Ela (Cardamom)
Cardamom, an aromatic spice, referred to as Sukshma Ela in Sanskrit in Ayurveda and having the botanical name Elettaria cardamomum, contains a treasure trove of plant-based antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. These work wonders in rectifying urinary tract infections, which often prompt kidney stone formation, aside from serving as a remarkable diuretic, removing the accrued fluids, calcium salts, uric acid residues from the body.
Kulattha (Horse Gram)
Kulattha as it is known in Sanskrit in the time-tested ayurvedic manuscripts, is commonly called horse gram and has the botanical name Macrotyloma uniflorum. This tiny legume besides housing profuse amounts of carbohydrates, fibres, proteins, B vitamins that uplift digestion, metabolism and prevent kidney disorders, is also laden with antioxidants called isoflavones, which function as natural diuretics flushing out renal calculi. A soup or rasam prepared with horse gram is a proven herbal remedy to eliminate kidney stones, detoxify the body and augment renal wellness.
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