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@article{195667,
        author = {Mr.Bharat R. Nagare},
        title = {Ethnomedicinal Approaches to Kidney Stone Management: A Systematic Review of Traditional and Pharmacological Insights},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {59-62},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195667},
        abstract = {Kidney stone disease (urolithiasis) is a recurring metabolic disorder with significant global morbidity. The resurgence of interest in ethnomedicinal therapies reflects a shift toward natural, cost-effective, and safer alternatives to conventional treatment. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from fifteen scientific papers (2009–2025), exploring traditional and pharmacological insights into antiurolithiatic plants. Key species such as Phyllanthus niruri, Boerhaavia diffusa, Crataeva nurvala, and Orthosiphon stamineus exhibit multifaceted mechanisms—enhancing diuresis, inhibiting calcium oxalate crystallization, and protecting renal tissue from oxidative stress. Despite strong preclinical support, the lack of standardized clinical validation remains a critical limitation. Integrating ethnobotanical wisdom with molecular pharmacology could pave the way for sustainable phytotherapeutic strategies in kidney stone prevention and management.},
        keywords = {Ethnomedicine, Urolithiasis, Phytotherapy, Herbal pharmacology, Kidney stones, Nephroprotection, Traditional medicine},
        month = {March},
        }