EXTRACT FROM HERNIARIA HIRSUTA COATS CALCIUM OXALATE MONOHYDRATE CRYSTALS AND BLOCKS THEIR ADHESION TO RENAL EPITHELIAL CELLS

Abstract

Our current data suggest a mechanism whereby Herniaria hirsuta extract used in traditional medicine might prevent and possibly eliminate preexisting kidney stones. Further characterization of the active compound(s) could identify a new candidate drug for patients with nephrolithiasis.