Kidney stones consists of formations of calculi or stones in the interior of the kidney. It may also occur in the urinary bladder, but less frequently. The kidney stones form because the substances normally dissolved in the urine precipitate and accumulate in a solid mass.

Most kidney stones are formed of calcium oxalate, magnesium ammonium phosphate, calcium phosphate, or urates.

During an attack of kidney stone pain, painkillers are a necessity. However, if the pain is mild and you can manage it, try using strong antispasmodic herbs (see below) to relax the ureter. The ureter is the tube that connects each kidney to the bladder. To minimize damage from the moving stone, try herbs that are demulcent, which forms protective coatings on the urinary passage. Therefore, while the stone’s are passing out of the body, such herbs are usually all you will need to ease the pain while it passes.

To prevent calcium from crystallizing into a stone in the urinary tract, try herbs that contain compounds called anthraquinones (see below), which binds with the calcium preventing it from becoming a stone. These herbs have a laxative effect; if this is the case, then lowering the dose is recommended.

Symptoms Of Kidney Stones

- severe pain or aching in the back on one or both sides

- sudden spasms of excruciating pain (renal or uteric colic) – this usually starts in the back below the ribs, before radiating around the abdomen, and sometimes to the groin and genitalia

- bloody, cloudy or smelly urine

- feeling or being sick

- a frequent urge to urinate, or a burning sensation during urination

- fever and chills

Natural Herbs For Kidney Stones

Valerian – This herb is antispasmodic and a strong sedative, which may help the ureter to relax just long enough to allow a small stone to pass.

Skullcap – This herb is also a sedative, which will help with the passing of a small stone.

Khella – This herb is very hard to find, but if you can get your hands on it – it may be very beneficial with the passing of your kidney stone. It helps to relax the muscle in the ureter and urinary tubules.

Aloe – This well-known remedy contains anthraquinones; the compounds that help prevent kidney stones.

Home Remedy For Kidney Stones

Use a lemon treatment. Lemon has been successfully used in preventing, and even dissolving kidney stones. The lemon treatment is the most effective means of use.

Regular consumption of hazelnuts helps prevent kidney stones.

Drink plenty of water.

Stay away from salt if possible. High sodium intake with foods increases calcium concentration in the urine and fosters the formation of kidney stones.