Using natural materials derived from plants
Innovators .. 3 students conduct research to treat kidney stones without surgery
(From right) Marzouki, project supervisor, Ashraf al-Balushi.
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Three students at the Abu Dhabi Australian School conducted a search for an alternative treatment and effective management of urinary tract disease “kidney stones” using natural materials derived from plants, to contribute to the non-surgical removal of kidney stones.
The student, Muhannad Ashraf Makram, said that he completed the research with his colleagues, Ali Ibrahim Al Balushi, and Abdullah Ahmed Al Marzouqi, within six months, pointing out that their project, which they participated in, is among the top 100 student projects at the state level in the Science, Technology and Innovation Festival, in its session in 2020, is considered An attempt to provide a treatment that helps patients, especially those who do not wish to undergo surgery, and therefore the idea of the project awaits careful research and application by specialists in this field.
He stated that their project, which won third place in the competition, under the supervision of the teacher Bonnie Chatterjee, participated in the festival in the "Biological and Environmental Sciences" category.
Makram added that the research aims to find a solution to the urinary tract disease "kidney stone" by treating it with medicines extracted from five herbs, while reducing or eliminating side effects.
He pointed out that the formula includes extracting ethanol from natural plants and mixing them together in specific proportions, namely, Arctostophilus pingis 30%, Phylantis nyori 30%, Buplerum root 10%, Parosma betulina 15%, and Hydrangea strigos root 15%.
Makram stated that the mixture was tested on five people who had symptoms of kidney stones, and the pain was relieved within a month.
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