Herbs to cure problems or aid the functions of the kidneys.

Kidney Herbs

Sort by: Product Price Default See details Amor Rico™ A multi branched, perennial herb with purple flowers, Amor Rico is a versatile remedy. Indigenous tribes and herbalists throughout the world use Amor Rico for many conditions. In Peruvian herbal medicine it is used as a blood cleanser and to detoxify the body of environmental toxins and chemicals1 2. It also finds use in treatment of back pain and muscle spasms3. Its use in treating bronchial asthma has also been proven highly effective5 6. Priced from: $16.99 See details Boldo Boldo is a famed herb in the Andes mountains of Chile and Peru. It is considered a strong bitter tonic and has become known as a digestive tonic for “gastro intestinal disorders” a hepatoprotective herbs adapted itself to many cleansing tonics digestive and “liver” formulas. Frequently used as a tea, we have adapted the full spectrum extractives of boldo to mimic the liquid extracts used in various studies. Boldine- the main alkaloid of P. boldus-appears to be implicated in this hepatoprotective activity” (see studies). The recent demonstration that boldine is an effective antioxidant in both biological and non-biological systems has opened up the perspective of a broad range of uses in medicine and industry. An attractive, drought-resistant shrub form the coastal Andes of Chile and Peru. The round leaves are very fragrant and have a long history for use as a natural botanical. Boldo is related to cinnamon and Bay trees, but employed for its principle bitter oils and alkaloids. Boldine has antioxidants which are captured by our full spectrum extraction process. Priced from: $9.99 See details Chanca Piedra It’s name, “Stone Breaker”, tells of its use in the treatment of urolithiasis. (breaking up kidney stones). This is partly due to its diuretic action, which also promotes positive urinary function. It is also know as an anti-hepatotoxic and antispasmodic “showed inhibiting for the replication of the hepatitis B virus, a slow-acting pathogen linked to liver cancer that is now carried by some 300 to 500 million people worldwide” (see studies). Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, where a massive search of the world’s herbal literature was initiated for plants used against jaundice (acute hepatitis) and other liver diseases. Phyllanthus turned up as one of the most promising for follow-up. The hope for Phyllanthus is to provide an abundantly available nontoxic alternative not only to treat the disease, but ideally to render carriers sero-negative for the virus so they won’t pass it on to others. Combined with vaccines, Phyllanthus, or perhaps other herbs combined, might make a significant contribution to the eradication of viral hepatitis (see studies). Priced from: $9.99 See details Copaiba Many species of this genus, from bushes to trees contain the valuable oleoresin, which is extracted from incisions made in the base of the tree. It “exhibited moderate cytotoxic activity against four cancer cell lines,” (University of Bio Organics, Spain). For inflammation, it is applied directly to the site (3, p81; 8, p21). A decoction of the bark for baths is made in Venezuela for rheumatism (2, p224). Copaiba oil is mixed with honey and swallowed for throat ailments (3, p81; 2, p224), for stomach ulcers (2, p224;3, p81), sinusitis (2, p224; 8, p21), inflammation of kidneys and cystitis (2, p224), for urinary incontinence, as a diuretic and laxative. There is also reference to it as antirheumatic, expectorant and contraceptive (2, p224). Priced from: $9.99 See details Graviola Liquid extracts cited in the numerous studies indicated selective cytotoxicities against several cancer cell lines*. The phytochemicals are derived from the leaf of this popular tropical fruit tree. Studies below point to its reputation and popular use by herbalists. Historical ethnobotanical use is said to be sedative and anti-spasmodic. Sometimes used to treat, cleanse and support the liver, treat catarrh, and considered anthelmintic, antidiuretic, anti-asthmatic and digestive. (References below). Priced from: $9.99 See details Muña From the temperate zones of South America, this medium-sized herbaceous plant is an excellent carminative (dispels gas accumulation in the stomach) and general aid to the digestive system (stomach acid, indigestion, bacterial diarrhea, parasites). It also serves as a bronchial dilator and expectorant. Priced from: $9.99 See details Paico The most common medicinal use of the leaf is anthelmintic (destructive to worms) and antiparasitic (6, 9). Paico leaf is also considered effective in treating skin and kidney diseases, stomach aches, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, inflammations, and asthma. Recent studies show it to be effective against many different cancerous tumor cells (10). In homes, people hang branches in the house to repel insects and use the leaf to season soups. Priced from: $9.99