Medicinal plants in the treatment of urolithiasis: A review

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This review analyzes the efficacy of medicinal plants in reducing urolithiasis, highlighting active phytoconstituents and their implications.

Urolithiasis treatment utilizing medicinal plants shows promise through diverse phytoconstituents and extraction methods.
A total of 81 articles were reviewed, revealing leaves as the most effective part with 22% anti-urolithiatic activity.
Cold extraction was used in 55% of articles, with phenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids, identified as key active ingredients.
Further investigation into the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of these plants is essential for effective kidney stone treatment.

Osman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This review analyzes the efficacy of medicinal plants in reducing urolithiasis, highlighting active phytoconstituents and their implications.