Bladder stones according to Chinese Medicine
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The two Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat bladder stones
Why might Gold Coin Herb (Jin Qian Cao) help with bladder stones?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat bladder stones as can be seen on Gold Coin Herb 's page.
Gold Coin Herb is a Cool herb that tastes Salty and Sweet. It targets the Bladder, the Gallbladder, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Drains Damp-Heat. Promotes urination. Cools Heat and disperses swellings. Cools Blood and dispels Toxicity.
Why might Alfalfa Leaf (Mu Xu) help with bladder stones?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat bladder stones as can be seen on Alfalfa Leaf's page.
Alfalfa Leaves is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach and the Kidney.
Its main actions are: Clears stomach and spleen, expels dampness and heat, facilitates urination and reduces swelling.
Other symptoms often associated with bladder stones
Urinary stones Edema strangury Urinary tract infection Jaundice Carbuncles Sores Snake bites Ulcers Eczema