Therapeutic Uses:
- Beneficial for Kidney Stones – Gravel root derives its name for its ability to break down stones in the kidneys and other organs of the body. Native Americans traditionally used it for this reason believing that it could soften and dissolve kidney stones and promote their easy passage through the system.
- Good for Gout and Arthritis – Gout is an extremely painful condition that is caused when an excess of uric acid build up in the joints. It can affect the joints in the entire body but is more typical in the feet particularly the big toe. Traditionally gravel root has been used to cleanse the kidney and dissolve the build-up of uric acid. As well as being used to relieve gout, gravel root has also been used for rheumatism and arthritis.
- Cures Urinary Tract Infections – Gravel root has famously been used for centuries to treat bladder infections and other conditions affecting the urinary tract. It has excellent natural diuretic abilities and a soothing, astringent effect on the urinary tract.
- Good for Gallstones – Gallstones are a common complaint affecting the gallbladder. They are not actually stones, but hardened deposits which can gather in your digestive fluid. These crystalline deposits differ in size from a grain of sand to much larger golf ball-sized stones. Traditionally, gravel root has been used to dissolve these stones in the same way that it has been used to ease the passage of kidney stones and to prevent them from reforming.
- Beneficial for Dogs – Gravel root not only has potential benefits for humans but it might also be beneficial for your beloved pets. Dogs often suffer from kidney stones and according to online evidence you can use gravel root to treat your pets naturally.
Medicinal Uses: * Kidney
Gravel Root (Joe-Pye Weed) Side Effects: No longer recommended in pregnancy
Gravel Root (Joe-Pye Weed) Drug Interactions: Gravel root might have an effect like a water pill or “diuretic.” Taking gravel root might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed. Medications that cause the liver to break down gravel root (carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampin, rifabutin (Mycobutin), and others) might enhance the toxic effects of chemicals contained in gravel root.
