Renal tonic

Renal tonic herbs help to support and strengthen kidney function by protecting kidney cells and nephrons from damage, improving renal metabolism and reducing inflammation in the kidneys.

Herbs can act as renal tonics through a diverse array of mechanisms including by increasing renal blood flow, modulating inflammatory pathways, stimulating mitochondrial function in kidney cells or by reducing oxidative stress in renal tissues. Many can also support fluid balance and toxin elimination and are indicated in mild oedema, urinary issues or impaired kidney function. Kidney tonics can be included in a mix to restore overall health and protect renal health.

Examples include goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea), astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) and horsetail (Equisetum arvense).