These changes can be benign, but they can also promote diseases such as certain cancers, or confer increased risk to other diseases, such as HIV infection or certain types of kidney ailments. (sciencedaily.com)
Herbalists use this herb to treat kidney ailments, and it is also thought to improve gallbladder function, possibly even preventing gallstones. (store.newwayherbs.com)
The tea is also used today to relieve problems with indigestion, to treat urinary tract infections, and to relieve kidney ailments. (annmariegianni.com)