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7 herbs

No. 001Medicinal
Botanical illustration of Bamboo Leaf

Bamboo Leaf

Lophatherum gracile

Dan zhu ye, the Chinese "bamboo leaf" herb from a bamboo-like grass, used as tea and medicine for feverish thirst, painful urination and tongue sores.

Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

No. 002Medicinal
Botanical illustration of Chanca Piedra

Chanca Piedra

Phyllanthus niruri

A plant traditionally used in Malay, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for kidney stones and liver problems. It has been studied for both, with mixed results.

Kidney Stones

No. 003Medicinal
Botanical illustration of Cramp Bark

Cramp Bark

Viburnum opulus

The bark of the guelder rose, traditionally used for bleeding from the stomach or uterus and for haemorrhoids; the plant is used for coughs, colds and kidney problems. Research is in the lab and in animals.

Kidney Stones

No. 004Medicinal
Botanical illustration of Gold Coin Grass

Gold Coin Grass

Lysimachia christinae, Desmodium styracifolium

A name used in traditional Chinese medicine for two plants, Lysimachia christinae (jin qian cao) and Desmodium styracifolium (guang jin qian cao). Both are used for gallstones and urinary stones; a large trial found a Desmodium extract helped small stones pass.

Kidney Stones

No. 005Medicinal
Botanical illustration of Goldenrod

Goldenrod

Solidago virgaurea

European goldenrod, recognised in Europe as a traditional remedy to increase urine flow alongside treatment for minor urinary complaints.

Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

No. 006Medicinal
Botanical illustration of Leaf of Life

Leaf of Life

Bryophyllum pinnatum

One of Jamaica's most popular bush medicines, used for colds and flu. In Switzerland, tablets made from its leaf juice have been studied for overactive bladder and sleep.

Kidney Stones

No. 007Medicinal
Botanical illustration of Uva Ursi

Uva Ursi

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry leaf, recognised in Europe as a traditional remedy for mild, repeated bladder infections in adult women. Use it for no more than a week.

Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)