Kidney Stones Symptoms and Treatment

According to Chinese medicine, the kidneys support the bones. Healthy kidneys are essential for strong bones.

Symptoms of Kidney Stones or Kidney Stress:

• Pain in the kidney area
• Lower back and knee pain
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Painful or difficult urination
• Cold sweat
• Weak bones
• Poor head hair
• Ear disorders
• Osteoporosis

Weak kidneys may cause increased urinary losses of calcium and phosphates due to the kidneys' inability to form acid urine (Harper, H.A., Review of Physiological Chemistry, 14th edition, Lange Medical Publications, 1973).

The Chinese herb Gold Coin Grass (GCG) has been commonly used in Chinese medicine for centuries for gallstone removal and kidney stone removal. For kidney stone treatment, it is taken in the form of tea because kidney detoxifies water-soluble toxins. However, the tincture form with low level of alcohol seems to be more effective for gallstones because alcohol is a better solvent and carrier for the liver. Since the liver detoxifies non-water soluble toxins, water is a poor carrier.

Gold Coin Grass (GCG) is capable of softening and crushing the gallstones. The crushed and softened stones are flushed through much more readily.

The following kidney stone removal procedure brings good results (disappearance of pain in a few days). It involves drinking a tea made from 3 different herbs: Gold Coin Grass (GCG), corn silk and Eucommia. These herbs are mixed together and boiled in water for about 20 minutes. About 4 cups are needed daily, taken before meals or bedtime on empty stomach.

Both Gold Coin Grass (GCG) and corn silk are kidney cleansers and diuretics, which may deplete the body of potassium. Therefore it is recommended that potassium supplement be taken to replenish the loss.

The Chinese herb Eucommia increases energy flow in the kidneys and is complementary to Gold Coin Grass (GCG) and corn silk because anyone with kidney stones obviously has sluggish kidneys.

It is important for anyone with kidney stones to avoid cold foods or drinks. Cold drinks chill and weaken internal organ, especially the kidneys and spleen. Foods that weaken the kidneys should also be avoided and include all citrus fruits, tomato and banana.

High urinary sugars contribute to the development of Kidney Stones

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