Hydrangea has been called "the most powerful solvent of stones" in the world. It is an old Native American remedy still effective today. In The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, Andrew Chevallier notes: “Western herbal medicine considers the diuretic hydrangea as being particularly helpful in the treatment of kidney and bladder stones. It is thought both to encourage the expulsion of stones and to help dissolve those that remain.” For detailed information about hydrangea click here.

This is another important Native American Herb. As the name implies, it is specific for "gravel"--stones! The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants says, “It helps to prevent the formation of kidney stones and bladder stones and may diminish existing stones." For detailed information about gravel root click here.

This is included in the kidney stone formula because it one of the very best demulcent herbs in the world, (demulcent means soothing and slippery). As stones move from the system, demulcent herbs may help ease their passage. For details about marshmallow root click here.

If you have prepared corn on the cob, you known corn silk, the moist, silky fibers between the outer husk and the kernels. As common as it is in season, corn silk is an amazingly healing herb for the urinary tract. For more information about corn silk click here.

Just about every gardener knows dandelions. As common a weed as it is, dandelion has amazing health properties. Herbalists almost everywhere revere dandelion for its assimilable mineral content and its splendid effect on the liver. In addition, it is a wonderful kidney herb. The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine says: “Working principally on the liver and gallbladder to help remove waste products, it also stimulates the kidneys to remove toxins in the urine.. . . . a remarkably well-balanced remedy.” Click here for more information about dandelion.

We consider a combination of Corn Silk and Dandelion to be an effective herbal combination for kidney stone sufferers, best taken in a liquid form. For a good source of this combination, click here.

When was the last time you munched the parsley garnishing your plate? As commonplace as it is, parsley is an incredible healer of the urinary tract. It is famous for stimulating urine flow (in other words, it’s a diuretic). Click here for more information about parsley.

This is another herb reputed to help dissolve and remove stones. In Herbal Medicine, Weiss points out that Goldenrod is diuretic and “directly increases renal function.” He suggests that you should add it to parsley tea for additional effect. You can purchase goldenrod at most health food stores.

This is probably one of the best ongoing remedies for kidney health, as common as it seems. Lemon creates a proper acid/alkaline balance in the blood, and gently cleanses the body. Many kidney stone sufferers make up a mild lemonade, using the juice of one fresh lemon to two quarts of water, mildly sweetening if desired (natural sweeteners such as honey or pure maple syrup are best). You can drink this throughout the day, alternating with pure water and parsley tea as desired. Clinical research cites lemon juice for kidney stones.

Similarly, black cherry juice or concentrate (available at health food stores) and watermelon juice (made at home by putting fresh watermelon through your juicer) are said to be specific for helping counteract kidney stones.