SAMBONG (BLUMEA BALSAMIFERA):
ITS EFFECT ON CALCIUM STONES *
Fernando Rico, M.D.
From the Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, East Avenue Medial Center

ABSTRACT

The chemolytic effects of Sambong ( Blumea balsamifera) in calcium stones were determined in vitro. Fresh urine sample from controls, subjects on Sambong 40 mg/ kg/ day and 60 mg/ kg/ day were used to bathe a 1 cm stone sample for 10 days. Results showed statistically significant stone dissolution of Sambong. The 40 mg/kg/day dose showed maximum therapeutic effect. The authors indicate that this drug could be a second alternative for the management of ureteral calculi especially its being a smooth muscle relaxant with diuretic effects as well.

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