KIDNEY HEALTH REMEDIES


The kidney is called Vakka in Ayurveda.
Kidney (Vakka) Ayurveda

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The kidneys are responsible for:
  • Maintaining homeostasis of water, electrolyte, and pH levels.
  • Blood volume and blood pressure
  • Red blood cell production
The kidneys are affected by:
  • Hydration
  • Mineral levels in the blood. Sodium causes water retention. Potassium causes draining / elimination of water.
  • Sugar levels, especially in diabetes.
  • Kidney perfusion / circulation in the kidney
  • Ama - Waste products that need to be cleared / eliminated from the body
  • Irritants - Including exposure to toxins, poor diet, & pharmaceuticals. Proteins also increase blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - adding a burden to the kidney.
A simple dipstick from a local pharmacy can be an important tool for home urinalysis. Also, the observation of sediment in a cup of urine.

When treating urinary tract pathologies consider the above, consider:

  • Demulcents, anti-inflammatories, and hypoallergenics - to soothe inflammation of the mucosal membranes lining the urinary tract.
  • Vulneraries (Wound-healing herbs) - for damage to the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
  • Antimicrobials - for infections
  • Diuretics - to flush sediment out of the urinary tract
  • Lithogogues / Antilithics - to break up kKidney & bladder stones / calculi
  • Analgesics - for pain management
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