Can you please tell me if Renevive is safe and effective for dissolving kidney stones? It is an herbal supplement. The ingredients list is as follows:
Phyllanthus Niruri (Chanca Piedra)
Phyllanthus niruri in the Spanish common name is Chanca Piedra, and literally means “break stone”. Supports the health of the kidneys. Phyllanthus Niruri has been used to eliminate kidney stones.
Tribulus Terrestris
Proven to have stone disintegrating properties and used as a diuretic.
Parsley Seed Extract
Helps to promote kidney health. Parsley Seeds have been valued since ancient times for their soothing, diuretic effect on those with kidney ailments and are believed to help expel kidney stones.
Lawsonia Inermis
Proven to have an effective anti-bacterial activity that prevents bacteria from infecting the urinary lining which can be irritated by the stone.
Ficus Racemosa
Assists in easing the pain by relaxing the muscles.
Boerhavia Diffusa
Flushes the kidneys in order to remove any lodged gravel and pieces of the stone. Also, used to alleviate swelling and ease inflammation of the urinary tracts.
Bergenia Ligulata
Helps dissolve preformed stones and aids in the prevention of new stones.
Celery Seed Extract
Celery Seed is an excellent diuretic that promotes the flow of urine through the kidneys. Its diuretic action is known to help kidney problems including stones and gravel. Its antiseptic properties ease urinary inflammation and benefits the overall health of the urinary tract.
Crateva Nurvala
Acts as an anti-inflammatory to the urinary tracts as the stone passes.
Raphanus Sativus
Effective anti-bacterial that helps prevent urinary infections associated with kidney stones.
Hemidesmus Indicus
Increases urinary output within the kidneys which can aid in stones being flushed out.
Asphaltum
This mineral attaches to the stone surface and has has a lithontriptic (stone disintegrating) effect.
Achyranthes Aspera
The extract from the seeds have saponins, which have proven to have a mild diuretic effect on the kidneys and can help in flushing out gravel from the body.
Didymocarpus Pedicellata
Traditional effective herb which has been established as a successful support in treating kidney stones.
Marshmallow Root
As a diuretic, Marshmallow Root increases the flow of urine and rids the body of excess fluid. It has been used to improve kidney function, soothe the urinary tract and relieve bladder infections.
Other ingredients: Magnesium stearate, vegetable cellulose, water, di-calcium phosphate, stearic acid, silica.