Home-Made Tonics for Kidney Stone Treatment

The kidneys are one of the most essential organs in the human body. The kidneys detox and filter impurities from the blood. When the kidneys are unable to process toxins efficiently, it leads to the formation of kidney stones. These kidney stones are nothing but the crystallization of unprocessed minerals. Kidney stones cause pain and possible blockage of urine flow. Dr Kammela Sridhar— Urologist, suggests some simple home remedies that could help relieve the pain of kidney stones.

Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

The blend of lemon juice and olive oil is customarily used as a home remedy to force out gallbladder stones but it can also be used to treat kidney stones. The lemons contain citric acid that helps breaking calcium-based kidney stones and prevents further growth.

1. Take four tablespoons of fresh lemon juice

2. Put in an equal amount of olive oil

3. Drink this mixture followed by ample water

4. Repeat this twice a day, for up to three days. You can stop this remedy if you excrete the stones in a single dose.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar helps in dissolving kidney stones. It also alkalinizes blood and urine.

1. Mix two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of honey in one cup of lukewarm water.

2. Drink this many times a day.

Nettle Leaf

The nettle leaf has properties that helps maintain the flow of water through the kidneys and bladder, hence promoting smooth urination. In addition, nettle leaf prevents the formation of crystals and keeps bacteria away.

1. Add two teaspoons of dried out nettle leaf to a cup of hot water.

2. Keep it for 10 minutes and then strain it.

3. Drink two to three cups of nettle tea on a daily basis for a few weeks.

Dr Kammela further adds, "Remember that these remedies are not meant to substitute medical science. If you're undergoing extreme pain caused by kidney stones, visit your doctor immediately."