Solid blockages formed in the ducts or cavities in the human or animal body or in the cavities of organs such as the kidney, ureter or bladder are called stones. Stones are composed of minerals or organic substances and can cause symptoms such as pain, bleeding, and infection in the affected organ. Common types of stones include kidney stones, gallstones, and ureteral stones. Traditional Chinese medicine adopts methods to clear damp-heat, promote urination, and eliminate stones to treat stones.
[Dietary Adjustment Methods]
The dietary adjustment methods vary depending on the composition of the stones. For patients with phosphate stones, a low phosphorus and low calcium diet is recommended. Drinking plenty of water daily helps prevent the formation of stones and aids in their elimination. Dietary fiber also plays a significant role in preventing stone formation and can be obtained from vegetables and grains.
[Recommended Ingredients]
Water bamboo has a diuretic and detoxifying effect and is suitable for stone patients to consume. Pumpkin has the ability to dissolve stones and can be cooked into porridge or stir-fried.
[Recommended Medicinal Herbs]
Houttuynia cordata is an important Chinese medicinal herb for treating stones. It has a diuretic and stone-eliminating effect, especially for urolithiasis and gallstones. Plantain is cool in nature and has a diuretic effect, which helps in the elimination of stones.
[Food to Eat and Avoid]
Eat: Fresh and raw food is preferable. Avoid: Kidney stone patients should consume less salt to avoid burdening the kidneys.
1. Biliary Stone Dissolving Tea
Suitable for: Patients with cholelithiasis and cholecystitis experiencing right upper abdominal pain as an adjunct therapy.
Usage and precautions: It is suitable for patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers to take after meals.
Ingredients: 300g of Houttuynia cordata, 150g of fried Coptis chinensis, 135g of fried Aurantium, 45g of rhubarb.
Method: 1. Grind Houttuynia cordata, fried Coptis chinensis, fried Aurantium, and rhubarb into a powder. 2. Take 45g each time, put it in a cup, pour boiling water, cover and let it steep for 20 minutes. 3. Pour out and drink when it is slightly cooled.
Analysis of Functions: This product has the effects of clearing heat and dampness, promoting urination, dissolving hardness, and clearing heat and detoxifying.
2. Peanut and Lotus Seed Stew
Suitable for: Used as an adjunct treatment for urinary system stone patients.
Usage and precautions: It is best to take it in the morning.
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of peanuts, lotus seed meat, and white sugar.
Method: 1. Wash the peanuts and soak them in water for 30 minutes. Wash the lotus seed meat and set aside. 2. Put the peanuts and lotus seed meat in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, and then simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Add an appropriate amount of sugar and continue to simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Analysis of Functions: Peanuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, which can reduce cholesterol and benefit the kidneys and promote urination. It is suitable for kidney stone patients to consume.
3. Coriander and Carrot Shreds
Suitable for: Suitable for preventing stones and lung cancer patients.
Usage and precautions: Take it with meals.
Ingredients: 200g of carrots, 50g of coriander, appropriate amount of white sugar, monosodium glutamate, shredded ginger, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil.
Method: 1. Wash the carrots and shred them. Wash the coriander and cut into sections. 2. Blanch the carrot shreds in boiling water and mix with shredded ginger. Arrange them on a plate and top with coriander. 3. Take a small bowl and mix vegetable oil, sugar, salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, and sesame oil to make a sauce. Pour it over the carrot shreds when cool.
4. Corn Silk Stewed Clam Meat
Suitable for: Used as an adjunct therapy for gallstones and urinary system stones.
Usage and precautions: Take 1 dose daily. Take it every other day.
Ingredients: 50g dried corn silk, 200g clam meat.
Method: 1. Soak the corn silk in water for 15 minutes. Clean the clam meat and set aside. 2. Put the soaked corn silk and clam meat into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until well cooked. Drink the soup and eat the meat.
Analysis of Functions: This product can eliminate dampness, facilitate bowel movements, regulate liver and relieve heat, lower blood pressure, promote bile excretion, and alleviate jaundice. It is suitable for the treatment of cholecystitis, urinary system stones, jaundice hepatitis, as well as hypertension, diabetes, acute nephritis edema, and other conditions.
