Supplements to Get Rid of Kidney Stones

Kidney stones cause severe pain for millions of people. Stones are formed when lack of fluids causes urine to become overly concentrated and minerals in the urine form a stone. The stone blocks urine in the urethra or bladder. The pain may first be felt in the lower back and then radiate to the groin and lower abdomen. Blood in the urine as well as frequent urinary tract infections may also be symptoms of kidney stones. Passing a stone is a tremendously painful experience. Natural supplements may help break up kidney stones.

Natural Treatments

• Try chanca piedra, also known as break-stone. This plant from the Amazon rainforest has been used to treat kidney, gallbladder and liver aliments. In South America, chanca piedra is widely used to treat a number of conditions including kidney and gall stones, edema, flu, colds and other health problems. There are no reported side effects. The product can be found through the Internet.

  Another product for relief of kidney stones is called Himalaya cystone. This nonprescription product, in tablet form, has been used to help kidney stones pass through the body and to help prevent formation of new stones.

Supplements

• Try a supplement called IP6 or inositol hexaphosphate if you are prone to kidney stones. This substance may help prevent the formation of stones.

  Another supplement to try is magnesium citrate, which is useful in decreasing the size of a stone, thus allowing it to pass more easily. The supplement may also help prevent stones from forming again.

  Add vitamin B-6 as a supplement to your diet. A deficiency of this vitamin may contribute to the formation of kidney stones.

  Herbs such as St. John's wort and horsetail are dietary supplements that can reduce the bleeding from kidney stones.

Home Remedies

• Brew a home remedy: Bring a cup of water to a boil and add four tablespoons of linseed, along with a teaspoon of lemon juice and honey. Drink this remedy twice a day.

  To 600 ml of water, add 25 grams of parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil and drink it when it cools down.