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Berberis Vulgaris (barberry)

Berberis vulgaris

Botanical illustration of Berberis Vulgaris

A leading remedy for kidney stones and renal colic, especially when the pain radiates from the kidney to the bladder and down the inner thigh. The urine may be thick with mucus or sediment, and the pain changes location or feels like stitching or bubbling in the kidney region.

Key indications

  • Top remedy for kidney stones with pain radiating from kidney to bladder
  • Stitching, tearing, or bubbling pain in the kidney region
  • Pain extends down the inner thigh during renal colic
  • Thick, mucus-filled urine or sandy sediment
  • Symptoms worse from motion and jarring, better from rest
Worse from

Motion, jarring, stooping, change of position

Better from

Rest, lying still, warmth

Suggested dosage

5-10 drops of herbal tincture in water twice daily. For sudden pain, sip every 20 minutes until relief.

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.