Renal System Herbs
This page includes herbs that exhibit actions on the renal system (kidneys) such as: stimulating diuretic, relaxant diuretic, pelvic tonic/astringents, demulcent, etc. The herbs listed here do not fall under all of these categories; with each herb I have included what its main effect would be on the renal system, but many of these herbs have even more effects on this system, and on many other systems in the body, especially the urinary system. Do not use herbs to treat serious kidney conditions unless you’re under the guidance of a licensed herbalist. If you have a concern about your kidneys, please seek medical attention. Please see the Materia Medica page, or Teas & Guides, for more information on specific herbal actions.
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Arctium lappa - diuretic, cooling
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Equisetum arvense, spp. - diuretic, nutritive (large doses are toxic!)
Eutrochium purpureum - diuretic, aids in passing small kidney stones
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Juniperus communis - diuretic, alterative to kidneys
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Oxydendron arboreum - diuretic
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Petroselinum crispum - kidney alterative (especially the root)
Phyllanthus niruri - aids in passing small kidney stones
Plantago species - alterative to kidneys
Psoralea corylifolia L. - warming and nourishing to kidneys
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Solidago spp.- diuretic, antiseptic, strengthening to the kidneys
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Taraxacum officinale - stimulating diuretic
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Urtica dioica - diuretic, nutritive