Kidney stone risk reduction and size reduction utilizing medical plants

Kidney stones are not only a widespread problem now, but have been for centuries. Many of the plants used historically now found to be effective in reducing risk and stone size modern clinical trials. Both recurrence after removal important. Certain medical shown slow formation calcium oxalate crystals. Several these also antioxidant antimicrobial effects. The with best trials supporting preclinical data showing effectiveness kidney Nigella sativa (black cumin seed), Dolichos biflorus (horse gram), Crataeva nurvala (varuna bark), Tribulus terrestris (Gokshura). Some compared tamsulosin (Flomax®) potassium citrate safety effectiveness. Reviewed here 11 good data, as well 24 more or historical use.