How to Expel Kidney Stones With Olive Leaf Extract

Kidney stones are made up of crystallized calcium usually combined with oxalate or phosphate. In most people, kidney stones do not form because chemicals in the urine prevent crystallization. In some people, that mechanism fails. Most kidney stones are small and pass through the kidneys and out of the body without causing any symptoms at all. Larger kidney stones can cause pain and fatigue. In severe cases, surgery is required.

In research conducted by Finnish scientists and published in Kidney International, it was discovered that bacteria may contribute to kidney stone formation much like the H. pylori bacteria leads to stomach ulcers. Because kidney stones may be the result of bacteria, an anti-bacterial agent like olive leaf extract may help kidney stones to dissolve.

Things You'll Need

• Olive leaf extract

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Instructions

Treat Kidney Stones with Olive Leaf

• 1

  Identify that you have kidney stones and not another condition like a kidney infection. Kidney stones cause a cramping, painful sensation in the lower back and side. Frequent urination and some blood in the urine are also common.

• 2

  Take 500 mg of olive leaf extract in tablet form every six hours. For better absorption, take olive leaf extract between meals.

• 3

  Track your symptoms. If you don’t experience relief within a day or two, increase your dosage to 1000 mg every six hours.

• 4

  Visit a doctor if your symptoms do not clear up within two weeks or if the pain in your kidneys gets worse.