Progress and prospects in the management of kidney stones and developments in phyto-therapeutic modalities

Abstract

The aim of this article was to review some of the new and commonly used medicinal plants in the treatment of kidney stones, emphasizing medicinal uses, pharmacological activity, and research study of medicinal plants. Renal stones are a common problem worldwide with substantial morbidities and economic costs. The high economic burden associated with kidney stones is linked mainly with healthcare costs. In vitro and in vivo studies on alternative treatment of kidney stones have been searched by using words such as phytotherapy of kidney stones, medicinal plants used in kidney stones, and lithotriptic activity of plants. Articles reviewed showed that medicinal plants have lithotriptic potential. Medicinal plants may be useful in treatment of kidney stones. This study was aimed to explore and elaborate the efficacy and availability of alternative treatment for kidney stones and to provide safe, cost effective, and efficacious management options as well as reduce the burden of disease. Cost effectiveness may enable improvements in treatment efficiency that can benefit patients and the healthcare system. Further randomized clinical trials should be conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of medicinal plants.

Antiaging, Stress Resistance, and Neuroprotective Efficacies ofCleistocalyx nervosumvar.panialaFruit Extracts UsingCaenorhabditis elegansModel

“…Plants can synthesize many bioactive molecules, better known as “phytochemicals,” which aid in the protection of plants, and can have a huge impact on human health and metabolism [1]. A wide variety of medicinal properties are exhibited by different plants ranging from anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor and immunomodulatory effects [2], apart from improving cardiovascular ailments [3], treating kidney stones [4] and digestive diseases like inflammatory bowel disease [5], and many more. Another important advantage of using plants for their medicinal properties is that it either can be applied externally or can be consumed as a food or beverage [6–8].…”

Characteristics of Kidney Stone Patients with Stonography CT Scan Without Contrast

“…However, the lifetime recurrence rate is higher in males, although the incidence of nephrolithiasis is also increasing in females. Therefore, prophylactic management is very important in the management of urolithiasis (Akram & Idrees, 2019;Coe et al, 2019;Dai et al, 2019).…”

Perspective Chapter: Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Nephrolithiasis

“…Kidney stones are frequently treated with medicinal plants (calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, and cysteine). The evolution of modern civilization includes the use of herbal medicine [4].…”