Formation and Herbal Prevention for Kidney Stone Patil Ruchita I.*, Patil Ruchika R., Patil Nikhil N., Shaikh Azam Z., Jain Akash S., Patil Divakar R., Shaikh Sameer R., Hasani Hamid S. Department of Pharmaceutics, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra - 425409, India *Corresponding Author E-mail: azamph46@gmail.com
Online Published on 23 April, 2025. Abstract Medicinal plants have been valued for millennia for their therapeutic properties in preventing various ailments. Kidney stones and urinary calculi are increasingly prevalent due to changes in lifestyle such as industrialization and poor nutrition. In India, calcium oxalate kidney stones are the most common. This article examines the prevalence, types, and treatments for kidney stones, with a focus on the use of medicinal herbs. Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries because they are safer, more effective, culturally acceptable, and have fewer adverse effects compared to manufactured medications. Patients with kidney stones are advised to consume a low-fat diet and incorporate fibers from naturally occurring plants and herbal treatments into their regimen. The article outlines steps to maximize the potential of medicinal plants in dissolving kidney stones. Combining herbal remedies with allopathic treatments is suggested as an effective approach to address all issues associated with kidney stones. This integrated treatment method can leverage the strengths of both systems, providing a holistic and effective solution for kidney stone patients. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the benefits and applications of herbs in the treatment of urinary stones, advocating for their use alongside conventional medical treatments. Top Keywords Herbal plants, Kidney stone, Urinary stone, Calcium oxalate crystals. Top |