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.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}</style>				<p><span data-contrast="auto">Named after its purported abilities to prevent kidney stones and dissolve them into gravel, gravel root tea is a common home remedy among kidney stone patients. While that sounds promising, evidence for the benefits of gravel root tea remains anecdotal at best. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">What is gravel root tea?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2><p><span data-contrast="auto">Gravel root, also known as “Joe Pye” weed or </span><span data-contrast="auto">Eupatorium purpureum, is a tall flowering plant, known for its beautiful pink-hued flowers and vanilla scent. Gravel root tea leaves are commonly made from its dried roots<sup>1</sup></span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why do people believe that gravel root tea can cure kidney stones?  </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2><p><span data-contrast="auto">It is believed that Native American Indians relied on gravel root tea to treat a variety of urological conditions, including kidney stones<sup>2</sup></span><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-contrast="auto">This could be due to its diuretic effects<sup>3</sup></span><span data-contrast="auto">, which could have alleviated symptoms of urinary retention and kidney edema. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Herbalists today claim that gravel root tea can prevent the formation of kidney stones, though it is unclear why.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">Can gravel root tea prevent or treat kidney stones? </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2><p><span data-contrast="auto">Simply put, no studies have been done to assess the effectiveness of gravel root tea for kidney stones. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">While several kidney stone patients have shared their success stories, it is also possible that their success could have been due to other factors, such as dietary changes or fluid intake. Without any clinical research, it cannot be proven that gravel root tea is effective in preventing or treating kidney stones.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">In Summary</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2><p><span data-contrast="auto">It is unlikely that gravel root tea is the herbal cure to your kidney stones, especially due to the lack of scientific evidence on its use and efficacy. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition, there are existing concerns that gravel root tea may contain unsafe amounts of hepatoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which may block blood flow in the veins and cause further medical issues<sup>3</sup></span><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-contrast="auto">Gravel root tea may also interact with several medications. We highly recommend consulting your urologist before starting on any new supplements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>						</div>
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