Herb
Treatment Support
urinary cleanser
Application
tea, tincture
Gravel
Etiologic and Other Factors
- Dietary Factors: High oxalate, calcium, or purine intake can promote stone formation.
- Dehydration: Insufficient fluid intake leads to concentrated urine, increasing stone risk.
- Genetic Predisposition: Family history of kidney stones.
- Medical Conditions: Chronic urinary tract infections, gout, or metabolic disorders like hyperparathyroidism.
- Medications: Some drugs, like diuretics or calcium supplements, may contribute to stone formation.
When to Seek Professional Help
- Severe Pain: Intense, sharp pain in the back, side, or abdomen, which may radiate to the groin.
- Blood in Urine: Pink, red, or brown-colored urine.
- Fever or Chills: May indicate an accompanying infection.
- Nausea and Vomiting: Persistent symptoms that interfere with hydration or daily life.
- Urinary Blockage: Difficulty urinating or signs of complete obstruction.
Christopher Hobbs:
“Gravel is coarse mineral salts from the kidney or bladder (smaller than stones).”
Treatment Plan for Gravel
When to Treat at Home with Herbs
- Small Stones: When stones are small and symptoms are mild (e.g., manageable discomfort or slight burning sensation).
- Hydration: Increase water intake to help flush the stones.
- Herbal Remedies:
- Chanca Piedra (“Stone Breaker”) (Phyllanthus niruri): Traditionally used to help dissolve and pass stones.
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Root: Acts as a diuretic to support kidney function.
- Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Tea: May help reduce inflammation and increase urination.
- Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaf: Aids in flushing the urinary system.
Precautions
- Herbal remedies should only be used for mild cases and under the guidance of a healthcare provider to avoid complications.
- If pain worsens, symptoms persist, or new concerning signs develop, seek professional medical attention immediately.
Christopher Hobbs:
“Herbs to dissolve urinary gravel and stones, herbs to help propel the gravel out of the tract, herbs to relax the ureter to allow calculi and stones to pass from the bladder, and aquaretics to increase urine output may be useful.”
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Gravel
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
diuretic, demulcent
Application
fresh tincture
Herb
Treatment Support
diuretic
Application
tincture, tea, tablet, capsule
Herb
Treatment Support
demulcent
Application
tea
Herb
Treatment Support
mild diuretic
Application
tea, tincture
Herb
Treatment Support
stone dissolver
Application
juice
Herb
Treatment Support
diuretic
Application
tincture, capsule, tea
Related Gravel conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
