The Real Israelites

# GMS APOTHECARY

## KIDNEY STONE PROTOCOL

### Traditional Herbal Education

### GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. **Remove dietary irritants** that may aggravate the kidneys and urinary tract.

2. Follow the herbal protocol for approximately **2 months at a time**, adjusting the herbs and dosing as needed.

3. **Work with a knowledgeable practitioner when possible**, especially with recurrent kidney stones.

4. Emphasize a **whole-food, plant-forward diet** and adequate hydration when medically appropriate.

5. This protocol is presented for **traditional herbal education only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for medical care.**

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# 1. JUICE PROTOCOL

**Celery Juice**
16 oz daily

**Radish Juice**
8 oz daily

**Fresh Lemon Juice**
3–4 Tbsp daily, diluted in water as desired

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# 2. SOOTHING KIDNEY & URINARY HERBS

Traditionally used to soothe and protect irritated urinary tissues.

Choose **one or more**:

* Cornsilk
* Marshmallow Root or Leaf
* Plantain Leaf
* Flaxseed
* Slippery Elm

### Infusion

Use approximately **3 Tbsp herb per 24 oz water**.

Cover and steep for **30 minutes to 4 hours**, depending on the herb and preparation.

Strain and divide into **three 8-oz servings**.

Drink **1 cup, 3 times daily**.

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# 3. LITHOTRIPTIC / STONE HERBS

Traditionally used in herbal practice to support the urinary system and the passage or management of urinary gravel and stones.

Choose **one or more**:

* Hydrangea Root
* Gravel Root
* Stone Root
* Stone Breaker (*Chanca Piedra*)
* Barberry Root

### Tincture

Prepare as a **1:5 tincture** when appropriate for the individual herb.

**Traditional use:**
1–3 mL, 3 times daily.

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# 4. ANTISPASMODIC & PAIN-SUPPORT HERBS

Traditionally used to ease muscular spasm, tension, and discomfort associated with the urinary tract.

Choose **one or more**:

* Skullcap
* Cramp Bark
* Black Haw
* Jamaican Dogwood
* Valerian

### Tincture

**1:5 tincture:**
1–3 mL, 3 times daily, adjusted according to the individual herb.

### Tea

Use approximately **3 Tbsp herb per 24 oz water**.

Cover and steep for **30 minutes to 4 hours**.

Strain and divide into **three 8-oz servings**.

Drink **1 cup, 3 times daily**.

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# 5. DIGESTIVE BITTERS

Digestive bitters may be incorporated to support digestion and digestive secretions during the protocol.

Choose **one combination**:

**Option 1**
Gentian • Ginger • Fennel

**Option 2**
Wormwood • Ginger • Fennel

**Option 3**
Dandelion Root • Ginger • Fennel

**Option 4**
Cinchona Bark • Ginger • Fennel

### Tincture

Prepare as a **1:5 tincture** when appropriate.

Take **1–3 mL approximately 10–20 minutes before meals, up to 3 times daily**.

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# 6. GARLIC

**Raw Garlic**
3 cloves daily, as tolerated.

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## IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Kidney stones can sometimes obstruct urinary flow or occur with a urinary/kidney infection.

**Seek prompt medical evaluation for severe or uncontrollable pain, fever or chills, persistent vomiting, inability or marked difficulty urinating, significant weakness, or worsening symptoms.**

Recurrent kidney stones should ideally be medically evaluated to determine the **type of stone and underlying cause**, because dietary and preventive strategies can differ depending on stone composition.

This protocol represents **traditional herbal education and historical herbal practice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace appropriate medical care.**