Dear Bob Liebert,

I have calcium oxalate stones - Is there an herb that can help dissolve these stones? I am taking gravel root - which I understand helps to balance the PH in the body.

Mary Jane

Dear Friend,

Herbs are traditionally used to prevent the formation of stones,. and facilitate their easy passage. They can possibly dissolve some stones. I would suggest the addition of Hydrangea Root, used to ease the passage and as a preventative. Cleavers is also good for stones. I would also suggest an herb like Nettle to provide the body with easily absorbable calcium, which your body will absorb and won't have to be leached out of the system. Some suggest the use of a teaspoon of good apple cider vinegar from the health food store as a preventative.

Yours in healing,
Bob Liebert, herbalist

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.