Exploring Citrus Lemon and Water Barley: Innovative Approaches to Kidney Stone Treatment & Enhancing Kidney Health Naturally
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/ejac.v19i1.1114Keywords:
Kidney stones, Urological disorder, Citrus lemon, Barley water, Synergistc potentialAbstract
Kidney stones, a prevalent urological disorder, significantly impact global health, with recurrent episodes leading to severe discomfort and potential complications. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in natural remedies, particularly in regions where conventional treatments may be less available. This review explores the therapeutic potential of Citrus lemon (lemon) and Hordeum vulgare (barley) water in the management and prevention of kidney stones. Citrus lemon are widley popular around the world and it is rich in citric acid, has been used to prevent stone formation due to its ability to increase urinary citrate levels, which inhibit stone formation. On the other hand, barley water, known for its diuretic properties, may aid in flushing out small stones and preventing the aggregation of crystals. This review suggest that, how citrus lemon and water barley helps in prevention of kidney stone. The findings suggest a synergistic potential when both remedies are used in combination, which gives a better approach to kidney stone prevention and treatment.References
Lopez M. and Hoppe B., History, epidemiology and regional diversities of urolithiasis, Pediatric Nephrology. 25, no. 1, 49–59, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-008-0960-5, 2-s2.0-76749120622; (2008).
Giannossi L. and Summa V., C. Aydinalp, A review of pathological biomineral analysis techniques and classification schemes, An Introduction to the Study of Mineralogy, InTechOpen, InTech, IMAA-CNR, Italy. (2012).
Parmar MS: Kidney stones. BMJ 328: 1420‑1424:(2004).
Teichman J. M. and Joel M. H., Acute renal colic from ureteral calculus, New England Journal of Medicine. 350, no. 7, 684–693, https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmcp030813, 2-s2.0-1442339082;(2004).
Romero V, Akpinar H and Assimos DG: Kidney stones: A global picture of prevalence, incidence, and associated risk factors. Rev Urol 12: e86‑e96;(2010).
Ziemba JB and Matlaga BR: Epidemiology and economics of nephrolithiasis. Investig Clin Urol 58: 299‑306;(2017).
Brikowski TH, Lotan Y and Pearle MS: Climate‑related increase in the prevalence of urolithiasis in the United States. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 105: 9841‑9846, 2008
Javad Feizy, Hamad Feza Beheshti: Chemical composition of lemon (citrus limon) and peel its consederation as animal food. Geographic information and decision analysis 3:267-271;(2012).
H.C. Chaturvedi, S.K. Singh, A.K. Sharma, S Agnihotri, Citrus tissue culture employing vegetative explants, Indian J. Exp. Biol. 391080–1095; (2001)
Souci SW, Fachmann W, Kraur H .Food composition and nutrition tables. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft mbHStuttgar (1986/1987).
https://www.Popsugar.Com/fitness/10-reasons-lemon-juice-good-you-14860617, (07/10/2015).
Liu Y, Heying E, Tanumihardjo SA. History, global distribution, and nutritional importance of Citrus fruits. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf; 11(6): 530-45; 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-4337.(2012)
http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/9-ideas-to-use-leftover-fresh-lemon-juice, (07/10/2015).
Ayto, John . The glutton's glossary: a dictionary of food and drink terms. London: Routledge, 16–17;(1990).
Anonymous, the wealth of India raw material, volume V; H-K, publication & information directorate CSIR, New Delhi .117-13; (1997).
Kent NL & Evers A.A, Kent‟s technology of cereals, 4th ed. Elsevier Science ltd., Oxford (1994).
M. Mohanapriya, Dr. Lalitha Ramaswamy: Health and Medicinal Properties of Lemon (Citrus Limonum). International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine ;3:1095-1100;(2013).
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Gov. of India,Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 4: 83.
Pak CY Citrat and renal calculi. Miner Electrolyte Metab13(4):257–266; (1987).
Curhan, G.C., Willett, W.C., Rimm, E.B., & Stampfer, M.J. Prospective study of beverage use and the risk of kidney stones. American Journal of Epidemiology, 143(3), 240-247;(1996).
Seltzer, M.A., Low, R.K., McDonald, M., Shami, G.S., & Stoller, M.L. Effect of citrus-based juice on urinary citrate levels. Journal of Urology, 155(3), 839-843;(1996).
Moosavy M, Hassanzadeh P, Mohammadzadeh E, Mahmoudi R, Khatibi S, et al. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oil of Lemon (Citrus limon) peel in vitro and in a food model. Journal of food quality and hazards control 4: 42-48;(2017).
ChunYan H, Hong P, ZhenYu Z, Jing S .Evaluation of antioxidant and antitumour activities of lemon essential oil. J Med Plants Res 4: 1910-1915; (2010)
Oikeh EI, Omoregie ES, Oviasogie FE, Oriakhi K .Phytochemical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of different citrus juice concentrates. Food Sci Nutr 4: 103-109; (2016).
Tripoli E, La Guardia M, Giammanco S, Di Majo D, Giammanco M. Citrus flavonoids: Molecular structure, biological activity and nutritional properties: A review. Food chemistry 104: 466-479; (2007).
http://www.diethealthclub.com/articles/120/diet-and-wellness/lemon-health-benefits.html,(07/10/2015).
Lee NY, Kim YK, Choi I, Cho SK, Hyun JN, Choi JS, et al. Biological activity of Ma-ul-shaeer (barley Water) (Hordeum vulgare L.) and Ma-ul-Shaeer (barley Water) byproduct extracts. Food Sci Biotechnol, 19: 785–791;(2010).
Kamiyama M, Shibamoto T. Flavonoids with potent antioxidant activity found in young green Ma-ul-Shaeer (barley Water) leaves. J Agric Food Chem, 60: 6260–6267; (2012).
Badr, M., & Abdallah, D. Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of barley water on urinary stones formation in rats. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 35(2), 195-200; (2015).
Sammbamurty A.V.S.S., Dictionary of Medicinal Plants, published by CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi; 157, (2006).
Bhatty, R. S. *The potential of hull-less barley. Cereal Chemistry, 76(5), 589-599. (1999).
Research paper entitled “Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activities of Some Indian Medicinal Plants Used for Malaria Therapy” published in Scholars Research Library (Der Pharmacia Lettre), Vol. 2(5): 335-340 (2010).
Behall, K. M., Scholfield, D. J., & Hallfrisch, J. *Diets containing barley significantly reduce lipids in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 80(5), 1185-1193; (2004).
Research paper entitled “Antimicrobial activity of β-asarone from Acorus calamus leaves” published in International Journal of Chemical and analytical Science Vol. 1(9): 211-213 (2010).
Jenkins, D. J., Kendall, C. W., & Vuksan, V. *Soluble fiber intake at a dose approved by the Food and Drug Administration for a claim of health benefits: serum lipid risk factors for cardiovascular disease assessed in a randomized controlled crossover trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 69(1), 30-36 ;(1999)
Slavin, J. L. Dietary fiber and body weight. Nutrition, 21(3), 411-418; (2005).
Research Paper entitled “A review article for herbal drugs as anxiolytic activity” publisehed in International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research Vol 5(2): 636-647 (2017).
Research Paper entitled “Synthesis and anti-inflammatory activity of some pyrazolone derivatives” publisehed in International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research Vol 5(2): 625-631(2017).
Research Paper entitled “Herbal plants for the management of irritable bowel syndrome” published in Intercontinental Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation and Research Vol 6 (3): 170-173.(2019).
