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  • Common Name

    Hydrangea

  • Botanical Name

    Hydrangea arborescens

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Monograph

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  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    20 to 80mL weekly

Traditionally used for improving the health of both the bladder and the kidney including for kidney and bladder stones and gravel, cystitis, bladder inflammation and urethritis. It is said to remove gravelly deposits and to relieve the pain felt on their emission.

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A guide to Hydrangea and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Hydrangea was used by Native American Indians for kidney and bladder stones. It is reported to help dissolve and promote the expulsion of stones and gravel.  Early reports of doctors using the herb found that the herb effectively removed gravel and relieved the pain of urinary colic.  The herb was given for many other conditions that affect the genitourinary system, including cystitis and urethritis.
    Traditionally used for kidney and bladder stones and gravel, cystitis, bladder inflammation and urethritis.

  • Actions

    Diuretic, antilithic, cathartic, urinary tract stimulant

  • Indications

    •    Kidney & bladder stones/gravel
    •    Cystitis
    •    Urinary tract inflammation

  • Energetics

    Bitter, cooling, neutral

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Not traditionally used or recommended in pregnancy.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known at therapeutic dose levels.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with lithium.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Uva Ursi, Golden Rod, Juniper, Cornsilk, Celery, Parsley Root, Buchu, Couchgrass, Crateva, Dandelion Leaf