From a naturopathic perspective, kidney stones are a diet-related condition, except for those caused by a genetic or metabolic disorder. Kidney stone treatment should be undertaken only after a physician has made a definitive diagnosis. Include foods that have a high ratio of magnesium to calcium such as brown rice, bananas, oats, barley, and soy, and are high in fiber such as oat bran, psyllium seed husk, and flaxseed meal. Supplements Magnesium citrate Take 500 mg daily. Low magnesium intake has been linked to stone formation.
Magnesium supplementation can decrease the size of an existing stone and prevent further formations.
Citrate supplementation prevents further stone formation. B-6 Take 25 mg daily. Back to Top Herbal Medicine Herbal medicines rarely have significant side effects when used appropriately and at suggested doses. Occasionally, an herb at the prescribed dose causes stomach upset or headache. This may reflect the purity of the preparation or added ingredients, such as synthetic binders or fillers.