Ayurvedic medicine offers a variety of natural remedies for kidney stones, focusing on balancing the body’s doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and improving overall kidney health. Here are some commonly recommended Ayurvedic remedies and practices:
1. Hydration and Herbal Teas
- Barley Water: Drinking barley water helps in flushing out toxins and maintaining urinary health.
- Horse Gram Soup (Kulthi): Known to break down kidney stones.
- Coriander Water: Boil coriander seeds in water, strain, and drink to help dissolve stones.
2. Herbal Remedies
- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa): Acts as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
- Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris): Helps in breaking and expelling stones.
- Varun (Crataeva nurvala): Prevents the formation of kidney stones and helps in their expulsion.
- Pashanbhed (Bergenia ligulata): Known for its lithotriptic properties (ability to dissolve stones).
3. Dietary Modifications
- Avoid Oxalate-rich Foods: Such as spinach, tomatoes, and nuts.
- Increase Citrate Intake: Foods like lemons and oranges help in preventing stone formation.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to dilute urine and prevent stone formation.
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