Didymocarpus pedicellata

BotanicalBest taken away from food

What is it

Didymocarpus pedicellata, called stone flower or pashanbhed in Ayurveda, is a small herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region. It is traditionally used for kidney and urinary stone support.

How it works

Didymocarpus pedicellata contains pedicin, pedicellin, and other phenolic compounds. Traditional use focuses on urinary stone dissolution and urinary tract support. It is an ingredient in some Ayurvedic stone-dissolving formulas. Human clinical evidence is limited. Most studies are small, regional, and often combine the herb with other Ayurvedic ingredients, making isolated effects difficult to assess.

Dosage

Traditional decoction doses use 3 to 6 g of dried herb per day. Modern extract supplement doses vary.

When and how to take it

Traditional decoctions are typically taken between meals. Drink water alongside.

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Didymocarpus pedicellata leaf extract

Used in Ayurvedic urinary-support formulas, often combined with other stone-dissolving herbs.

Standardization uncommon.

Safety

Limited modern safety data. Traditional use suggests reasonable acute tolerance.

Who should be cautious

Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding. People with kidney disease should consult a clinician before use. Drink ample water with use.

Interactions

Theoretical interactions with diuretics and lithium. Limited formal pharmacokinetic data.

Frequently asked questions

Can pashanbhed dissolve kidney stones?⌄

Traditional use is supportive in stone management. Most modern research uses combination products, making isolated efficacy hard to judge.

Is it safe?⌄

Traditional use suggests reasonable acute tolerance. Avoid in pregnancy and consult a clinician if you have kidney disease.

References

Didymocarpus pedicellata on Wikidata — Wikidata link

Didymocarpus pedicellata on NIH DSLD (US supplement label database) — NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database link

Research on Didymocarpus pedicellata (PubMed search) — PubMed link

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