Home remedies to treat kidney stones with kitchen ingredients

Kidney Stones is a common problem in people and according to NCBI (National Centre for Biotechnology Information) at least 12% of Indians have kidney stones and 50% of people are not aware of the condition.

Kidney stones can lead to serious kidney problems in future if left untreated.

Human Kidney Cross Section. Photo courtesy of hywards/Freedigitalphotos.net.

Let us know what kidney stones are before we look into home remedies:

Kidney stones are the hard deposits formed in the kidneys. These stones need to travel through the urinary tract to expel from the body. The passing of the kidney stones can be very painful. Kidney stones are formed when salts and minerals like calcium oxalate crystallize in the kidneys and become hard stones. Kidney stones are also called as calculi or urolithiasis.

Cause of kidney stones

Kidney stones are mainly formed due to inadequate intake of water. If body is dehydrated, fluid moves slowly through the kidneys which increase the chances of salt and minerals compounds to come in close contact and stick together.

In few cases the stones pass out without showing any symptoms but in case of medium and big stones, it can be very painful.

Treatment of kidney stones

Kidney stones can be treated easily with pain medications, fluid therapy, homeopathy medicines and other medical intervention.

There are few steps in which people can follow to reduce their chances of preventing stones formation. In addition to medications prescribed by the doctor, try these home remedies to help in passing out kidney stones easily without pain.

Water

Keeping your body hydrated is one of the easiest methods to prevent kidney stones. Doctors also recommend the same. Drinking 12 glasses of water everyday can reduce the growth of deposits and ease the passage of stones to exit.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice contains citrates that helps in breaking down calcium deposits and slows growth. Consume lemon juice before every meal or incorporate in your diet. Consume only fresh juice for best results and do not buy packaged lemon juice.

Tulsi or Basil

Basil contains chemical compounds which can stabilize uric acid levels that prevent the formation of kidney stones. Acetic acid in basil is known to dissolve kidney stones. Consume one teaspoon of basil juice every day to prevent or treat kidney stones.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid that dissolves calcium deposits. For this consume apple cider vinegar mixed in water before each meal.

Wheatgrass juice

Wheatgrass juice contains compounds that increases the urine production and allows stones to pass more easily.

Wheatgrass is also a rich source of antioxidants that helps to get rid of calcium deposits in the urinary tract. Drinking wheatgrass juice is a better way than taking pill or wheatgrass powder.