Kidney stone, we don’t getsurprised if someone tells that they have this problem. People of all age groups (children, adults, and middle aged and old people) are suffering from this problem. Kidney stones form from the chemicals in urines such as phosphorus, uric acid, calcium and oxalic acid. These stones size may vary from tiny microscopic crystals to a bigger size like potato. Improper diet, mineral imbalance, excessive consumption of vitamin D, dehydration and gout are the causes associated with the kidney stones.

But problem of kidney stones can be managed with the help of natural Ayurvedichome remedies. There are some home remedies which help to resolve the problem of kidney stones without causing any side effects on health.

Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Kidney Stone

Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

Combination of lemon juice and olive oil is an effective home remedy since ages to eliminate the gallbladder and kidney stones. Citric acid present in lemons helps to break down calcium-based kidney stones and also hinders the further growth.

How to consume?

• Take four- five tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
• Drink this mixture along with plenty of water.
• Repeat it two to three times in a day for three days.

Warning: This remedy is not suitable for removing the large kidney stones. In this case consult your doctor before taking this remedy

Watermelon

Watermelon is packed with the potassium which is an important ingredient for good kidney health. It helps to regulate and balance the acid levels in urine. So watermelon is quite good to dissolve the kidney stones which are composed of carbonates, calcium, magnesium and phosphates.

How to consume?

• One can consume the watermelon as fruit or alternatively fresh juice can also be prepared.
• Consume it two times in day.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate’s astringent properties help to resolve the kidney stones. Both the seeds and juice of pomegranate are good to treat the kidney stones.

How to consume?

• Eat one whole pomegranate daily.
• One can also drink a glass of freshly prepared pomegranate juice every day. You may also mix pomegranate in a fruit salad.
• Alternatively you can grind one tablespoon of pomegranate seeds into a fine paste. Consume this paste along with a cup of horse gram soup once in a day. This also a useful remedy to dissolve the stones.

Basil

Basil is considered as tonic for kidneys and offers the overall good kidney health. It is also known to be quite useful to treat the kidney stones. Combination of basil juice with honey is a good combination to extrude the stones through urinary tract.

How to consume?

• Mix one teaspoonful of each basil with raw honey.
• Consume it in the morning for six months. You can also take pure basil juice or chew three to four basil leaves daily if you don’t like the taste of honey.
• In another option, one can drink basil tea. Add five to six basil leaves in boiling water. Let it steep for about 10 minutes. After it cools, add one teaspoon of honey. Drink this tea twice in a day for better results.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar home remedy for kidney stone is quite effective due to its alkalinizing effects on blood and urine.

How to consume?

• Mix two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of honey in one cup of warm water.
• Drink it two times in a day.

Nettle Leaf

Nettle leaf is loaded with diuretic properties. It helps to promote the smooth urination by maintaining the flow of water through the kidneys and bladder.Moreover nettle leaf helps to stops the formation of crystals into stones and also keeps the bacterial infections away.

How to consume?

• Take two teaspoons of dried nettle leaf and add them into a cup of hot water.
• Leave it steep for 10 minutes and then strain it.
• Drink this tea 2-3 times in a day for several weeks.

Celery

Raw celery juice is diuretic in properties which means it increases urine flow and helps to flush out the stones. Thus Celery juice is a beneficial Ayurvedichome remedy to provide relief in the kidney stones pain and to expel out the kidney stones.

How to consume?

• Drink a glass of celery juice every day.
• Alternatively you can also make herbal tea from celery seeds.

Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass juice is considered as the highly effective home remedy to treat the kidney stones.

How to consume?

• One can take a glass of wheatgrass juice along with one teaspoon of lemon juice and juice which is extracted from leaves of basil.
• Drink it two to three times in a day.