does ayurvedic medicine affect kidney - #25118

I am feeling really confused and a bit scared lately. I’ve been dealing with some kidney issues for a while now—my doctor says I might have mild kidney dysfunction. I’m trying to figure out options instead of just jumping on medication that could have side effects. A friend mentioned that herbal treatments might help, like Ayurveda, but now I'm wondering, does ayurvedic medicine affect kidney health? Like, I read somewhere that certain herbs can be good for the kidneys, but what about others? Last week, I tried some ayurvedic remedies suggested online, but then I started having this weird pain in my sides after taking them. Could that be related? I mean, does ayurvedic medicine affect kidney function in any way? I just want to make sure I'm not making things worse. I’ve also heard about things like triphala and turmeric being good, but still, does ayurvedic medicine affect kidney health overall? I'm just scared of messing things up even more! Would love any thoughts or experiences from you all! Thanks!