Nodosis Side Effects & Safe Alternatives Of Nodosis In Ayurveda Abstract Nodosis is a group of medicines which are an alkalinising agent which is helpful in balancing the acid-alkaline balance in the body. When the kidney is healthy they keep the levels of bicarbonate in balance, but a low level of bicarbonate causes kidney disease to get worse. Chronic Kidney disease means that kidney function can get worse over time, High blood pressure and diabetes are the two main causes