Kidney is the organ that filters waste to eliminate harmful compounds through the urinary tract. If the organ is exposed to infections or chemicals frequently it may spill blood and proteins in small amount in urine which can cause swelling and long term damage to the renal structure, which may permanently reduce its capacity to filter blood. Kidney stones can be made up of staghorn calculi, struvite infections stone, uric acid or calcium, and it can obstruct kidney fully or intermittently, even as, the pain radiates from the organ to back and groins. Change in pressure or obstruction to the flow of urine can be dangerous and can cause damage to the functional units in the organ. Certain harsh chemicals and antibiotics can have long-term effect on the organ but herbs can provide ways to detox and cleanse kidneys without much pain.

Kidney stones can remain in kidneys for years and stay immobile without causing any symptoms. Many pass small kidney stones and may not experience pain. Some kidney stones cause obstruction in urine flow and waves of pain as the stone moves. The pain in the front abdomen and the groin area can last for years. It can cause chills, vomiting, fever and nausea and sometimes, blood in urine. Certain herbal cures e.g. UT Clear capsules help in breaking kidney stones and can lubricate the urinary passage for elimination of the stones from the body.

Jawakhar or potassium carbonate prepared from pearl ash or the salts of tartars have been used in ayurvedic cure for eliminating stones from the urinary tract. It is used in the production of jelly which has been used in foods and was used as buffering agents in wine. It can soften hard water and reduce acidity. Medically, it was used to detox and cleanse kidneys and it can stabilize neurons to help maintain equilibrium.

Tribulus terrestris, as in UT Clear capsules, is recommended for cardiovascular conditions and urogenital health. Animal's studies have found the protective properties of the herb on liver and kidneys where it can reduce oxidative damage and has anti stress activities. It was tested on rat model where a dose of 5 mg per kg of the herb for 6 weeks was able to normalize the oxidative parameters and reduce cadmium buildup in kidneys - potency equivalent to 75 mg per kg of vitamin E.

Another study found the herb could dissolve calcium oxalate stones in kidneys. The dose of 25 to 100 micro grams per ml of the herb could inhibit calcium oxalate formation by 71 percent. The herb contains flavonoids which could inhibit oxalate synthesis, additionally; it could reduce cell damage induced by the calcium stones in the organ. Studies approve of its properties to detox and cleanse kidneys as it reduces stone formation in kidney in multiple conditions. Also, it enhances urinary output when tested on humans, due to diuretic properties.

Solanum nigrum, as in the cure, is widely used to detox and cleanse kidneys as it can normalize renal markers. The test on the herb approves of its properties to preserve functional capacity of the organ against various types of toxicity. Similarly, the capsules contain Winter cherry or Chinese lanterns that have nephro protective properties.