International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Introduction: Renal calculi, commonly known as kidney stones, are a prevalent and painful urological disorder affecting millions worldwide. Various studies were conducted to assess the efficacy of these individualized homoeopathic drugs in this disease. With proper selection of remedy based on totality of symptoms and constitutional approach renal calculi can be managed in homoeopathy. Lycopodium is frequently used homeopathic medicine in the cases of kidney stones.

Case summary: First case of 32 years old male patient presented with continuous severe pain in the left renal region for 1 month. Bilateral calculus was found and second case of 27 years old female reported with severe burning and aching in the left lumbar region since 3 months. Left sided calculus was found. According to symptoms similarity of both cases, homoeopathic medicine Lycopodium was prescribed. Subsequently, the stone was expelled through urine. The symptoms were completely relieved. These cases of renal stone suggests that homoeopathic medicine can enable expulsion of a relatively bigger renal stones. However, more conclusive researches are required.