How long does it take to get rid of stones by drinking water with goldenseal usually depends on the size of the stones and the location of the stones, and cannot be generalized. Moneywort is a traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effect of clearing dampness and heat and promoting lymphatic flow, and is effective in treating kidney stones. Usually, if the stone is less than 5mm in diameter, the stone can be discharged in 2-4 weeks by making water or taking stone removal granules, and drinking more water and exercising more, especially jumping exercises. If the size of the stone is larger than 5 mm, the stone cannot be discharged effectively by simply using the water infusion of money weed, it is recommended to undergo extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and at the same time, the above treatment can gradually discharge the broken stone in about 2-4 weeks. If the stone is larger than 10mm, or if the ureter is narrowed, surgery is required to remove the stone. In addition, in the case of gallbladder stones, taking moneywort in water is usually not very useful. In daily life, patients are advised to reduce the intake of foods high in salt, such as kimchi, bacon and other salt-cured products, which can lead to an increase in urinary calcium and reduce the secretion of citrate, making it easy to form urinary stones.