The formation of stones in the urinary tract is not an uncommon disorder. The stones are formed from the chemicals normally found in the urine such as uric acid, oxalic acid, phosphorus and calcium. They may vary in shape and size from sand, grit and pebbles. Stones may form and grow due to the concentration of a certain substance in the urine exceeds its normal solubility. Most kidney stones are composed either of phosphate or calcium oxalate. About 90% of all stones contain calcium as the foremost constituent. More than half of the kidney stones are mixtures of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, carbonates and phosphates while the remainders contain oxalate.

Kidney stones symptoms

Severe pain in their attempt to pass down the urine, scanty urination, frequent desire to urinate, painful urination and nausea.

Causes of kidney stones

The formation of stones in the kidneys in most cases is the result of defects in the general metabolism. The other causes are an excess intake of acid-forming foods, wrong diet, white flour and sugar products, tea, coffee, meat, rich foods, condiments and spices and overeating.
An excessive intake of vitamin D and lack of vitamin A can also lead to formation of stones.

Home remedies for kidney stones

Basil

Take one tablespoon of basil juice and honey should be consumed daily for six months. It has been found that stones can be removed from the urinary tract by this method.

Celery

Celery is a helpful food for those people who are prone to getting stones in the gall-bladder. Its regular consumption daily prevents future stone formation.

Rencare supplements

Rencare capsules are made from natural herbs which are beneficial to crush the stone or make it small enough so that the body can remove these fragments.

Grapes

Grapes has special diuretic value on account of their rich contents of water and potassium salt. The value of grapes in kidney troubles is enhanced by its low sodium chloride and albumin content. Grapes are an excellent cure for kidney stones.