Kidney stones can be a reoccurring, painful experience that can leave many feeling helpless. However, there are possible ways to treat them at home. Learn ten home remedies that may help you or a loved one facing kidney stones. 

1. Staying hydrated and consuming water often may help to pass and prevent kidney stones. It is recommended that you drink eight to 12 cups of water. Moreover, monitor your urine color as a light, pale yellow indicates you are hydrated, while a dark yellow could indicate dehydration. 
2. Add lemon juice to your food and beverages to help break down the kidney stone. While a large amount of lemon juice would be needed to make a significant impact, the citrate from the lemon does help to break down small stones and prevent calcium-based stones from forming. 
3. While there is little research on basil for treating kidney stones, basil juice has many benefits for overall kidney health. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents may also help lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure and preserve kidney function.
4. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which may help your kidney stones to dissolve. In addition, one study found apple cider vinegar may aid in preventing kidney stones from forming. It’s important to speak with your doctor before taking it, as it is not recommended for people with certain conditions or taking specific medications.
5. Celery juice may help clear away toxins that contribute to kidney stone formation and help to flush out the body so you can pass the stone. It is also recommended that you talk with your doctor before taking it because it does not interact well with certain medications or health conditions. 
6. For centuries, pomegranate juice has been consumed to aid in kidney health. It is packed with antioxidants and flushes stones and other toxins from your body. There is also research to suggest it helps to prevent kidney stones. Avoid consuming pomegranate juice if you take medications changed by the liver, blood pressure medications or rosuvastatin (Crestor). 
7. By straining the liquid from cooked kidney beans, you have a kidney bean juice that may be helpful to improve overall urinary and kidney health. It also may aid in dissolving and flushing out kidney stones. 
8. A natural kidney tonic, dandelion root juice stimulates bile production, which can help eliminate waste, increase urine output and improve digestion. It also has been researched to prevent the formation of kidney stones. It does not interact well with certain medications so discuss with your doctor before taking it. 
9. Wheatgrass juice or supplements is packed with nutrients and increases urine outflow to help pass kidney stones. When consuming wheatgrass juice, start small and slowly progress up to eight ounces a day as it may cause stomach upset. 
10. Horsetail juice has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that aid in kidney health and increase urine outflow to help stones pass. Horsetail juice can be dangerous if consumed for more than six weeks at a time. In addition, discuss with your doctor before taking it as it may negatively interact with certain medications and health conditions. 

*Cronkleton, E. (2020, July 10). Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: What Works? Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-health/home-remedies-for-kidney-stones#horsetail-juice