Ihydrangea is known by many herbalists, as an old friend, trusted and tried, for the kidneys and bladder.
This friendship also extends to the urethra (ul-reath-ruh), the tube leading from the bladder which exits the body. Hydrangea also cares for the ureters (ulreet-ers), two tubes, one from each kidney, connecting the kidneys to the bladder. Excess fluid build up, known as dropsy, or as it is more modernly called, edema (ed'-deem-muh), is relieved by Hydrangea root. Think of Hydrandea for lower back pain, when due to kidney distress, including inflamed kidney tissue. Hydrangea has earned its reputation of being a friend in need when gravel or stones are being passed, to ease the passage and relieve the agony. If this be the case then take 1 Tbl., at once, when in distress and repeat as needed. (combines well with Marshmallow Root, SEE: Marshmallow Root). If prone to stones and prevention of stones is a concern, then a maintenance amount of 40 drops per day is a good idea. DOSE: 40 drops 3 times per day and as given above. To gradually dissolve stones, 1 teaspoon full 3 times per day with a full glass of mineral or other trusted water water.