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HERBAL REMEDIES FOR UROLITHIASIS: A BRIEF REVIEW

Simi S. M.*, Fathima H.S., Afra N., Ashwini A.S., Devika M., Hashik Nazar

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Abstract

Urolithiasis has been a widespread issue for millennia, with a high occurrence rate. The purpose of this review is to reveal traditional antiurolithiatic herbs and their mechanisms of action. Chemical principles from herbal sources have become considerably simpler, greatly contributing to the development of novel medications derived from medicinal plants. Urolithiasis is a prevalent illness that affects around 12% of the population, with recurrence rates of 70-81% in men and 47- 60% in women. It causes serious health concerns such extreme pain, urinary tract obstruction, and infection, all of which have a negative impact on people's well-being. Treatment options include surgery, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and open or laparoscopic stone removal, all of which are costly and uncomfortable. Many synthetic medications used, such as diuretics and opioid analgesics. Many synthetic medications, such as diuretics and narcotic analgesics, are used to treat kidney stones; however, misuse of synthetic drugs, which increases the incidence of harmful pharmacological effects, has prompted people to revert to nature for safe herbal treatments. Conclusion: This review included all of the material on litholytic medicinal herbs. The use of herbal medicines for the prevention and treatment of diseases is gaining popularity due to the superiority and effectiveness of activity offered by natural elements in herbs and the negative effects of modern medication. Evidence shows that natural therapy is more helpful than other existing treatments since it has fewer side effects, is more cost effective, and has no danger of long-term fertility or re-occurrence. We examined all of the effective indigenous plants used to cure urolithiasis condition. This evaluation will provide chances for future research and the creation of new anti-urolithiatic substances.

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