Cranberry treatment for glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, nephritis and kidney failure

Composition and beneficial properties

Regardless of the form in which you take cranberries, the nutrients are preserved.
You should drink cranberry juice for pyelonephritis, inflammatory processes, salts and stones in the kidney glands. This healing fruit drink consists of a number of useful substances that help eliminate bacteria, microbes, speed up and improve metabolism. This effect works due to organic acids contained in large quantities in berries.

The composition and benefits of cranberries for the kidneys are very interesting. First of all, it is a vitamin complex, citric acid, which helps fight bacteria.

Morse is also useful for cystitis and other inflammatory processes.

Cranberry extract is used in pharmaceuticals and is in great demand. This component is used to remove kidney stones.

Please note that despite the beneficial properties of this berry, you should consult a doctor before taking it. In some diseases, vitamin C contained in the berry can negatively affect the course of the disease.

Cranberries are one of the healthiest berries, because they contain a lot of elements that nourish the body and promote its health: iodine, manganese, silver, iron, magnesium, phosphorus. And the amount of vitamin C in this fruit is even greater than in lemons. In addition, it also contains vitamins B, E, fructose, carotene, tannins, and tannin.

Eating cranberries will help in the treatment of many diseases; the berry is especially valuable for those who suffer from ailments of the urinary system and kidneys. It has diuretic properties, is an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. Eating berries or cranberry juice every day prevents the formation of kidney stones.

Most often, patients use fresh cranberries, or create a fruit drink from them, this helps preserve all the nutrients and beneficial microelements in the composition of this product. If a patient begins to complain of inflammatory processes in the bladder and kidneys, and is also found to have salts and stones in the renal gland, then he simply needs to supplement treatment with medications using the traditional method - using cranberry juice.

The drink has many beneficial properties, it helps eliminate bacteria developing in the organs, also improves metabolic processes in the body, makes it possible to protect the rest of the urinary organs from infection and the entry of microbes from the kidneys into them.

The antibacterial effect is due to the fact that these berries contain a large amount of organic acids, so the fruits help to quickly and effectively overcome the problem.

If we consider in more detail why cranberry is so useful for kidney stones, then first you need to look at its composition, it contains various vitamins, it is also necessary to note a large amount of citric acid, which will make the urine more alkaline, and bacteria develop poorly in such an environment .

Cranberries help get rid of different types of kidney stones, but still, without consulting a doctor, it is better not to start using such a remedy, since cranberries also have their own contraindications. Today, many people take fruit juice as a remedy for cystitis, pyelonephritis, and also during other inflammatory diseases.

It is worth saying that this berry is actively used in the pharmaceutical environment, its extract is added to fairly strong types of drugs that fight cystitis, but still the main effect of fruit drinks and infusions from this product is aimed at eliminating stones from the kidney gland.

Still, it is worth remembering that stones can form from various components, so it is so important for the patient to seek advice from an experienced doctor; the berry contains vitamin C, which in some cases negatively affects the course of the disease.

It is worth considering how to prepare tasty and healthy cranberry juice, which will help cure the disease in a short time, as well as remove stones from the organs.

Cranberries have such a unique composition that almost no other berry can “boast” of, at least among those growing in Russia. Listed below are all the elements that are contained in the berries and provide the beneficial properties of cranberries.

In addition, cranberries contain benzoic, malic and quinic acids, which provide antimicrobial and antibacterial effects, which are certainly valued in the treatment of diseases with inflammatory etiology. The energy value of cranberries is 28 kcal.

Contraindications for use

The plant is not a universal remedy for treating kidneys. Its properties, healing in some cases, can provoke a worsening of the condition in others.

The following factors are contraindications to using cranberries for kidney disease:

increased stomach acidity - a high concentration of fruit acids is a strong irritant;
gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcers exclude the use of cranberry juice for the same reasons;
chronic pancreatitis or cholecystitis – acids cause heartburn, which is bad for the pancreas;
acute and chronic hepatitis;
pregnancy and lactation - the possibility of a ban here is associated with changes in the sensitivity of the expectant mother to various substances. If eating cranberries causes heartburn, then you should not use the berry.

Kidney cleansing

The berries will help cleanse the kidneys and normalize their function. For this you will need about 3 kilograms of cranberries (the berries can be taken either fresh or frozen). Every day for 2 weeks you need to eat a glass of fruit. The diuretic property of cranberries will provide a gentle cleansing of the kidneys from stagnant salts, sand and even stones.

The only condition: before starting such cleaning, consult your doctor and make sure that there are no large formations in the kidneys, since they can block the ducts in the organ. For a cleansing course, you can also use lingonberries, but cranberries will still be more effective. You can repeat the procedure every year when berries appear on the markets.

Peculiarities

This unique berry is red in color, small in size, hard to the touch and sour in taste. It is stored for a short period of time. Therefore, you need to follow the rules for collecting and preparing cranberries in order to preserve all its beneficial properties for a longer period.

You need to pick the fruits only after the first frost, it is by this time that the berries will be maximally saturated with many useful microelements and vitamins.

You can prepare it in any way - dry, soak, freeze, can, grind with sugar, cook.

The shelf life depends on the type of product. For example, frozen cranberries can be used within 2-3 months, but dried ones can be stored for a longer time - about six months in a dry, dark place.

Most often, this natural product is used for diseases of the urinary system, since the beneficial berries contain a number of properties that simultaneously have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and diuretic effects. This has a positive effect on the performance of the kidneys, especially on urinary and urinary function.

That is why cranberry is an excellent addition to both basic and preventive treatment of the following diseases:

glomerulonephritis;
pyelonephritis;
nephritis;
urolithiasis disease;
renal failure;
cystitis;
urethritis.

Preparing fruit juice

To prepare a cranberry drink, you will need 1 tbsp. berries, which should be mashed well until a homogeneous paste is obtained. Next, place it in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice. Leave for several hours, then add clean water (5 tablespoons). The resulting composition should be cooked for no more than five minutes.

After these steps, strain and add the squeezed juice. If desired, you can add a spoonful of honey. This way, the acid will be eliminated, but the pleasant taste and aroma will remain.

You should take at least one glass of fruit drink per day. Drinking the drink helps treat the underlying disease and is used as a preventive measure.

For a noticeable positive result, it is worth increasing the amount of drink to three glasses.

To prepare such a drink, you need to take just one glass of washed berries, place the fruits in a convenient bowl and mash well with a spoon or a masher; as soon as the cranberries are mashed, you can pass them through a sieve to obtain a homogeneous mass. The resulting puree is placed on cheesecloth and squeezed well, then the juice is left for a while, and the resulting pulp is poured with clean water, you will need about five large spoons of water, the mass is transferred to gas and cooked for about five minutes.

This cranberry juice should be taken at least one glass a day; this option is ideal not only for treating some inflammatory processes in the kidneys and removing salt deposits, but the drink also helps prevent stones and salts from being deposited.

Still, it is worth remembering that one glass of the drink helps exclusively improve kidney function and prevent the development of the disease, and for treatment it is worth taking a glass of fruit drink three times a day, only in this case the therapeutic effect will be noticeable.

Relevance of the issue

Quite a lot of our compatriots suffer from pathologies of the renal system. This is a large category of diseases. All of them are considered dangerous and without adequate treatment lead to serious consequences. To keep your body healthy, and if you have a disease, to help it cope with it, you should include in your diet more foods that are good for the kidneys and bladder. Cranberries are one of these products.

You can achieve a cure for any disease by taking pharmaceutical products. Companies have developed a huge number of medicines suitable for various health problems. What to choose among this variety? Only a doctor can tell you this. But the healer will probably recommend eating cranberries. It will not replace medications, but will make the course more effective.

How much cranberry juice to drink for kidney stones?

For kvass, you need to prepare half a kilogram of berries, rinse with water, pour in 2 liters of cold water, and add sugar. Then add 50 g of yeast. Kvass is infused in a warm place for a day or more, then it should be strained and placed in a cold place. The optimal amount to take is 2 tbsp. every day.

Fruit drinks, infusions and kvass are made from cranberries.

This is the best healer for the human urinary system. Cranberry treatment involves taking the fruit in different forms. You can eat it raw or grated with a little sugar. It is used to make cranberry juices, infusions, kvass - there are a lot of recipes. There is also the practice of preparing decoctions that contain, among other herbs, cranberry leaves. Cranberries are very sour, but you can’t add a lot of sugar to it - maximum 1 teaspoon per glass of fruit.

To prevent kidney disease, make it a habit to drink cranberry drink regularly. Press 300 grams of berries through a colander. Leave the juice aside, and pour the pulp with 1.5 liters of hot water, boil for 5 minutes. Let cool, add the remaining cranberry juice and a little honey. If you take 1 glass of this vitamin drink every day, you will not know what kidney disease is.

Such a product can have a positive effect on the kidneys if the patient has been diagnosed with nephritis; to prepare the drink, take half a kilogram of good cranberries, sort the berries in advance and wash them in clean water, then pour the fruits with two liters of clean cold water and add three full glasses of granulated sugar.

The resulting composition is sent to the stove over medium heat, as soon as the product reaches a boil, the flame is turned off, and fifty grams of yeast are added to the slightly cooled drink. Place the tincture in a warm place for at least one day, then filter the drink and store it in the refrigerator. You can take two glasses of kvass daily.

Cranberry juice also does something else required by people vulnerable to kidney stones. This helps them pass a lot of urine.

To reduce kidney stones, you need to increase your fluid intake so that you pass 1.5 to 2 liters of urine per day. If you live in hot Atlanta, you may have to drink more than if you live in foggy San Francisco.

Make cranberry juice. Mix 1/2 cup cranberry juice (concentrated) with 7-8 cups water.

Cranberry is great for most people when taken properly. Cranberry juice and cranberry extracts have been reliably used in humans.

However, drinking too much cranberry juice may cause some side effects such as mild stomach upset and diarrhea. Drinking more than 1 liter per day for a long period of time may increase the chance of getting kidney stones.

Special precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking cranberries for health benefits if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay safe and don't exploit.

Children: Cranberry juice is safe for children when taken with food or as a drink.

Allergic reaction to aspirin: Cranberries contain significant amounts of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is similar to aspirin. Avoid drinking large amounts of cranberry juice if you are allergic to aspirin.

Inflammation of the stomach lining (Atrophic gastritis): Cranberry juice may increase the amount of vitamin B12 the body takes in for people with atrophic gastritis.

Diabetes: Some cranberry juice products are sweetened with additional sugar. If you have diabetes, stick to cranberry products that are sweetened with artificial sweeteners.

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria). Cranberry juice may increase the amount of vitamin B12 the body absorbs for people with low stomach acid levels.

Kidney stones: Cranberry juice and cranberry extracts contain large amounts of a chemical called oxalate. In fact, there is some evidence that certain cranberry extracts can increase urinary oxalate levels by as much as 43%.

Given that kidney stones are made primarily from oxalate combined with calcium, doctors are concerned that cranberries may increase the risk of kidney stones. To be on the safe side, avoid taking cranberry extracts or consume a lot of cranberry juice if you have a history of kidney stones.

How to avoid kidney stones?

Avoiding kidney stones involves preventing the conditions that support their development.

Cranberries for kidney treatment are used mainly in the form of juice, fruit drink, infusion, kvass, and in the form of fresh or frozen berries. Decoctions of cranberry leaves and other herbs are also used, which act as additional components.

Rich vitamin composition (B1, B2, B6, B9, ascorbic acid even more than in lemon, vitamin E and nicotinic acid), macro- and microelements (calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, silver, copper) , provide the healing effect of cranberries on the kidneys, allowing you to effectively cope with:

Glomerulonephritis - it is recommended to eat cranberries fresh or dried. The beneficial effect of the active ingredients of cranberries on the tubules of the renal parenchyma reduces the inflammatory process and promotes the active removal of toxins from the body.
Cranberry juice works great for kidney disease (pyelonephritis). The presence of citric acid in berries prevents the formation of stones (urine pH becomes alkaline), and the detoxification effect relieves inflammation. Fruit juice should be made with honey - 300 grams of cranberries, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 liter of not hot boiled water.
The beneficial effect of cranberries on the kidneys allows you to treat using simple recipes:
kidney failure by preparing cranberry extract - crush 2 tablespoons of berries, dry or fresh, pour the resulting juice with a glass of boiling water in a thermos, leave for 5-6 hours, take half a glass 6-7 times a day.

Recipes

To make the right remedy from cranberries, you need to consult a doctor. After all, each organism and disease has its own individual characteristics, which is why it is important to observe the proportions, dosages, additions that are necessary or not at all necessary to enhance the effect.

Kvass for nephritis
. To prepare medicinal kvass you will need half a kilogram of cranberries, 2 liters of mineral water, 3 cups of sugar and dry yeast (50 grams). In this recipe, it is advisable to use fresh or dried berries. It doesn’t really matter what they are - whole or ground. The recipe is simple - all ingredients must be mixed, except yeast, and brought to a boil. After which you need to remove from the stove, cool, and then add dry yeast. After this, put the drink in a warm, dark place for 1 or 1.5 (days). After the time has passed, take out the finished kvass, strain, after which you can put it in the refrigerator. You need to drink this medicinal mixture one glass 2-3 times a day.
Morse for pyelonephritis
. You need 300 grams of cranberries. They must be fresh or just defrosted. Squeeze the juice out of the fruits into a container and grind the remaining pulp. After which the pulp needs to be poured with 1 liter of boiled water, and then boiled over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Cool the resulting broth, then pour in the juice and add 2-3 tablespoons of honey. This cranberry juice should be taken half a glass 2-3 times a day.

Many traditional healers claim that it would be useful to add potato juice to such a decoction. To do this, you need to do everything described above in the recipe and add 200 grams of raw potato juice.

Juice for glomerulonephritis
. You can prepare healthy medicinal juice from both fresh and frozen berries. You will need 2 cups of berries, which must be put through a grater, juicer or meat grinder. The resulting juice must be filtered, after which the medicine is ready for use. This product should be drunk a glass twice a day, preferably freshly squeezed, so that the product does not lose its valuable properties. If you don’t like sour things, then you can add a couple of spoons of honey or sugar, and also dilute it a little with mineral water. Just like in cranberry juice, it is useful to add potato juice to cranberry juice in equal proportions.
Whole berries for urolithiasis
. The recipe for kidney stones should help dissolve small stones and also have a diuretic effect. That is why it is important to maintain the concentration of all cranberry substances. To do this, you need to eat 200 grams of berries every day; they can be fresh, frozen or dried. You can also grind the berries with sugar. This sweet mixture should be consumed 1-2 teaspoons 4 to 6 times a day.

Do not forget that it is necessary to achieve a diuretic effect; for this it is important to drink about 2 liters of liquid per day.

An infusion of berries can be prepared from fresh, dry or frozen raw materials. To do this, you need to take 2 tablespoons of berries and brew with a glass of boiling water for 6 hours. During the day you need to drink the entire glass. Perhaps this is the simplest recipe for this disease, which will not take much time.

To prepare a medicinal drink, use only high-quality raw materials that have not yet expired. And also do not forget about observing temperature, light and humidity conditions during storage.

Before using cranberries for medicinal purposes, consult your doctor so that he can adjust the dose and determine the presence of indications or contraindications.

Don't forget about concomitant diseases. By drinking a drink, you can cause and provoke an exacerbation

. When preparing a particular drink, strictly observe the boiling time, since many vitamins and microelements disintegrate during prolonged boiling.

Do not add a lot of sugar, as reacting with cranberry juice will reduce the effect of the beneficial properties of the natural medicine. Do not consume more medicinal drinks than recommended

. In case of urolithiasis, before using cranberries, it is recommended to undergo an ultrasound examination of the kidneys to find out the size of the kidney stones. If you have large kidney stones, you should not include cranberries in your diet.

Drinks made from this raw material are best drunk through a straw, as this juice destroys tooth enamel. If after using the drink any symptoms appear that you have not experienced before, consult a doctor.

According to reviews from people who have used these recipes, they have only positive emotions. A serious approach not only to treatment, but even to the prevention of diseases of the urinary system will benefit you with excellent health and relief from ailments.

For more information on the benefits of cranberries for the kidneys, watch the following video.

Therapy for diseases affecting the kidneys is always comprehensive, aimed at improving the functioning of the organ and preventing the development of pathological processes in its cells. As an additional treatment, patients often seek help from traditional medicine. Cranberry, which is used both for the treatment and prevention of kidney and urinary tract diseases, will be beneficial for nephrological diseases.

The benefits of sour berries have been known for a long time. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, diuretic effect, stimulates the immune system, and increases the vitality of the body. Not only delicious dishes are prepared from cranberries, but also medicinal drinks that ideally complement the main treatment. Despite the safety of the berry, before using it for medicinal purposes, it is important to obtain the approval of your doctor.

Cranberry is a unique berry with a rich chemical composition, a real storehouse of a variety of useful substances:

iodine;
manganese;
gland;
magnesium;
phosphorus;
vitamins C, B, E;
carotene.

The berry, used for medicinal purposes, acts as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. Cranberry for the kidneys has a positive effect on the body as a whole.

Traditional healers consider cranberries to be a natural antibiotic, which can enhance the effect of antibacterial drugs, speed up the recovery period, and reduce the risk of secondary exacerbations.

The berry is especially useful for pathologies of the urinary system and kidneys. Its use reduces the risk of kidney stones, has a diuretic effect, has a positive effect on cells damaged by the disease, and destroys pathogenic bacteria.

How to use cranberries in the treatment of kidney diseases?

To prepare the infusion, take 4 tbsp. washed berries, pour them into a colander and pour boiling water over them. Mash the cranberries using a wooden mallet; no metal is used in this case. Then transfer the resulting mixture into a thermos. Fill to the brim with hot water. Infuse the decoction for 6 hours.

You should take half a glass five times a day or more. Individually, you can add honey or sugar in small quantities.

There is another cranberry-based recipe for the prevention of kidney diseases. Take 2 cups of fruits, wash them and add boiled water. Then add half a glass of sugar and stir until smooth. After this, strain to remove the pulp and dilute with water. This infusion fully replaces tea, but at the same time has a beneficial effect on overall well-being.

I would like to say that the drink in this case is prepared according to a completely different recipe; to begin with, you only need a couple of large spoons of washed berries, they are transferred to a colander and poured over with boiling water. Then the fruits are kneaded with a wooden spoon (the use of metal objects is strictly prohibited), in this form the berries are transferred to a thermos and filled with one glass of hot water; it is not recommended to use boiling water.

The drink is kept for about five or six hours, and then taken half a glass at least five times a day; if desired, a little honey or granulated sugar is added to this drink, but before using it, it is better to consult a specialist.

This recipe will not only help to have a preventive effect, it also makes it possible to remove the stone from the organ, helping to destroy it and quickly remove it from the body. To prepare the drink, take two large full glasses of cranberries, rinse the fruits well in water, then pour a glass of water over them, add half a glass of granulated sugar and place the resulting mixture on medium heat.

Next, the mass is kept on the stove until the water begins to boil, the finished drink is filtered, removing excess berries, and then, if necessary, diluted with water. Take the prepared remedy several times a day; it is best to replace regular tea with a decoction.

If you've ever suffered a kidney stone, you won't forget the sharp, intense pain on your side. Some patients compare the pain to the pain of childbirth.

Kidney stones form when the urine in the kidneys becomes oversaturated with stone-forming salts—when the urine does not contain enough stone-preventing substances. One of these substances is citrate.

For people vulnerable to kidney stones, health care professionals usually prescribe potassium citrate. It can be taken as a tablet or as a liquid.

The trend will be, if you can make changes to your diet and avoid medications, you're going to do it. We view cranberry juice therapy as supportive.

During the time they drank cranberry juice, they had a lower burden of kidney stones and appeared to form kidney stones more slowly than before starting cranberry juice therapy.

None of the patients required medical intervention during the average treatment period of four years.

However, cranberry juice alone is not the answer to kidney stones. This is only part of a stone-preventing diet.

First, you must reduce the amount of salt in your diet. Use a potassium-based salt substitute. If you have a choice of two products, switch to the one with less salt. Eat less at restaurants - cafeteria food is salty - and never salt your food before you've tried it.

We're not saying to eat less meat, just eat less at regular meals.

Second, increase your fluid intake to the point where you pass 1.5 to 2 liters of urine each day.

If you drink and enjoy cranberry juice, it offers you an added benefit.

The healing berry can be used to treat the kidneys in the form of fruit drinks, infusions, kvass, and juice. Fresh and frozen berries are also suitable.

Decoctions of berries are prepared in combination with other useful ingredients.

Cranberry infusion for kidney failure

Morse for kidney stones and pyelonephritis

Kvass for the treatment of nephritis

Healing juice of cranberries and potatoes for the complex treatment of kidney pathologies

Cranberry has been used for a very long time in the treatment of kidney diseases precisely because of the effect of reducing the formation of stones and because of its diuretic effect. After all, it is the diuretic effect that significantly reduces the formation of sand in the kidneys. Cranberries can also prevent the inflammatory process and remove heavy metal salts, which are involved in the formation of stones, from the body along with the liquid.

The healing effect of berries

Drinks made from fresh or dried cranberries have a complex therapeutic effect on the body:

increase resistance to various diseases;
destroy pathogenic microorganisms;
promote the dissolution of stones and prevent their re-formation;
have a diuretic effect;
remove toxins and waste;
cleanse the urinary tract and kidneys;
normalize metabolism;
reduce the amount of bad cholesterol;
promote rapid healing of wounds;
reduce the likelihood of the formation of malignant tumors;
prevent relapses after infectious diseases of the urinary system;
help in the fight against stress.

Recipes based on these berries have long become an invariable component of the complex treatment of diseases of the urinary system, successfully combining with antibiotics and enhancing their effect.