10 Secrets Herbs to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

The kidneys (mula) play a very important role in the Mutravaha strotas, the urinary channel of the body. The kidneys filter toxins in the body and remove it. If the kidneys do not perform normally, it can cause problems like swelling in the legs, nausea, fatigue, weakness and insomnia. These 10 herbs will help you keep your kidneys healthy.

Punarnava:

Punarnava is a natural diuretic that has been prescribed in Ayurveda for micturition and other urinary problems. It also has anti-inflammatory and rejuveative properties. Punarnava can be used daily to keep kidney functions healthy.

Palash:

Palash is a tree which bears bright red or orange flowers. These flowers are cool in potency and helps in regularizing urine flow. It is also very helpful in relieving burning sensation during urination.

Gokshura:

The bark of Gokshura tree is a wonderful herb for treating urinary tract infections, burning sensation in urination. In micturition, gokshura bark regulates proper flow and it has also been used since ages to eliminate kidney stones.

Gudduchi:

Charaka has elaborated on the astringent property of Gudduchi and that makes it a good herb for the treatment of urinary problems. People who have difficulty passing urine can take gudduchi under the guidance of a doctor.

Varun:

Varun is a natural diuretic which promotes regular urination and has been found to be very effective in treating kidney stone and other disorders of the kidney. It also purifies blood and strengthens the function of the mutravaha strota.

Chandan:

Chandan or sandalwood has two useful properties for which chandan sherbet is suggested in UTI and pain during passing urine. Sandalwood has natural anti-microbial properties that soothes kidney infections.

Ginger:

For cleansing toxins from the body ginger has been used since ages. It removes toxins from kidney and liver. The anti-inflammatory effect of ginger helps in reducing swelling and pain in the kidneys caused by infections.

Triphala:

A combination of three essential rejuveative herbs, Triphala helps in improving all natural functions of the kidney. It strengthens the liver and kidneys – the two main organs in the excretory mechanism of the body.

Coriander:

Coriander also has a soothing effect on the body. It helps in reducing burning sensation while passing urine. It heals infections in the bladder & ureters. It keeps the kidneys healthy since it also a natural diuretic.

Turmeric:

Low urine volume, renal failure and common infections are healed with turmeric. It has multiple benefits such as, it reduces the risk of infections, reduces swelling, prevents kidney stone formation and also heals kidney cysts.