This can be very helpful in even the most stubborn cases. Juniper berries , from the evergreen juniper shrub which grows widely throughout the Northern Hemisphere, is another herb with diuretic properties. Its high mucilage content makes it appropriate for soothing mucus membranes, such as an irritated throat or chest due to coughs, emphysema, and other lung problems. For the urinary tract it is especially helpful in removing stones and gravel. Hydrangia root is antilithic , which means that it dissolves urinary stones and prevents the formation of new ones.
Herbalists recommend taking three capsules, four times a day, to dissolve kidney stones.
This herb has astringent, diuretic and tonic effects and helps reduce the accumulation of uric acid. After the corn plant has shed its pollen, the silk is gathered and dried, then powdered for various uses including chronic urinary tract problems and prostate problems. It has been used for kidney, bladder and for bedwetting. Herbal Combinations for the Urinary System Historically, herbalists have found that the benefits of herbs can be enhanced by combining herbs that are synergistic . JP-X is an herbal combination formulated by the late great herbalists Dr. John Christopher.