Thanks for the reply! It might be hypocritical of me to not fully support pharmaceuticals since I actually take a combination of 2 different meds in order to stay healthy & it has probably saved my life in the long run so I guess I can't be completely opposed. Thanks to modern medicine, I maintain a healthy life. It's actually this that has made me look more into an herbal alternative due to the impact some meds have on the kidneys. I don't think I'll ever be able to replace my current meds but anything I can do to minimize the overall impact on my body, the better. Thanks again for your reply!