The best medicinal plants to care for the kidneys

Keeping the kidneys in shape is essential for health. In addition to being the responsible for cleaning our body of toxins, every minute they receive up to 20% of the blood pumped by the heart, so their good condition also affects cardiovascular health. The formation of stones, fluid retention or a sudden rise or fall in blood pressure are ailments that affect the kidneys or derive from a kidney problem and that must be treated.

Food is essential and if there are even the slightest signs of trouble, It is advisable to reduce the consumption of salt, improve hydration and reduce protein intake, especially of animal origin, processed and dairy products. The regular use of certain analgesics or anti-inflammatories may also be contraindicated.

Among the best foods for the kidney we have numerous vegetables and vegetables (lettuce, cabbage, carrot, leek, celery, onion) and fruits (grape, melon, watermelon, citrus, peach, plum, apple, medlar, mango, banana), whole grains and, of course, herbal teas.

The medicinal plants selected in this article help to strengthen its drainage functions, stimulate urination, decongest the urinary tract, can help reduce kidney inflammation and allow prevent infection and stone formation and even favor their expulsion in the initial stages.