The possibilities of herbal medicine using in calcium-oxalate urolithiasis metaphylaxis. Literature review

Introduction: One of the main characteristic features of urolithiasis are frequent recurrence. However, many aspects of urolithiasis pathogenesis are not fully understood. Materials and methods: Experts can prevent lithogenesis by means of influencing urolithiasis processes: to influence on the Randall plaques formation, to reduce the concentration of the main stone-forming substances in the urine - calcium, oxalates, uric acid. Hyperoxaluria is one of the most common metabolic lithogenic disorders detected in calcium urolithiasis. A decrease in urinary oxalate excretion is one of the leading values in the calcium urolithiasis metaphylaxis. Results: Appointment of herbal remedies for urolithiasis metaphylaxis is very justified, the positive effect of many herbs on the processes of lithogenesis is well studied, the effectiveness of their use is scientifically proven. Extracts of the herbs Phyllanthus niruri, Fucus vesiculosus, Desmodium styra-solichnaya have been successfully used for a long time during the metaphylaxis of calcium-oxalate and calcium-phosphate urolithiasis. Conclusion: That is a review of scientific works devoted to the topic of study of the effects of these supplements on the body bioadditives on the body. The discovered effects of these substances suggest the possibility of using dietary supplements in the anti-relapse treatment of patients with urolithiasis.