6. Gravel Root

Also known as Joe Pye weed, gravel root has been associated with kidney health for a long time. This is mainly because of a solvent present in it called euparin, which can help protect against kidney infections, kidney stones, gout, and UTIs.

However, you need to be careful when taking gravel root. When buying it at the store, look for mentions of “hepatotoxic PA-free”, without which it would be unsafe for consumption. People with a history of liver disease or cancer in their family should also be careful with it as it contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These can also cause birth defects, so its a no-no for pregnant women as well.