Gallstones can be formed inside the gallbladder and can range in size from smaller (grain of sand) to larger than a golf ball.
According to the experts, 80 percent of gallstones are made of hardened cholesterol in the gallbladder.
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Here are the top 10 home remedies for gallstones.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
The acidic nature of apple cider vinegar helps the liver to fight making cholesterol that is causing forming the most common type of gallstones. This also plays a key role in dissolving gallstones and alleviating pain.
How to use:
– Put one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice
– Drink it when gallstone attack occurs
– Results of releasing pain can be seen within 15 minutes.
LEMON JUICE
Lemon juice is another good ingredient that keeps gallstone attacks under control, by stopping your liver from making cholesterol, which helps in faster recovery. Thanks to the pectin in lemon juice it is able to soothe the gallbladder pain caused by the stones and vitamin C in makes cholesterol more water soluble, which promotes faster elimination of waste products.
How to use:
– Prepare fresh juice from four lemons
– Drink the juice each day on an empty stomach
– Follow the drink with a glass of water, continuing this therapy for a week.
PEPPERMINT
By stimulating the flow of bile and other digestive juices peppermint boosts digestion. Additionally, thanks to the terpene containment, it can effectively dissolve gallstones.
How to use:
– In one cup of boiling water add one teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves.
– When you remove it from the heat, cover and steep it for five minutes.
– Strain and add one teaspoon honey.
Drink the tea while it is still warm. Drink it between meals, twice daily for four to six weeks.
VEGETABLE JUICE
It is crucial to cut down on fatty and fried foods. Following a strict diet based on fruit and vegetable juices, for a week or two can be an effective way to fight gallstones.
The combination of vegetables (beetroot, carrots, and cucumber) in form of juices is a good remedy for gallstones.
How to use:
– Extract the juice from one beetroot, four medium-size carrots, and one cucumber,
– Mix them and drink this juice twice a day.
Following this remedy for two weeks will result in improvement of your condition.
PSYLLIUM
Thanks to the soluble fiber in psyllium it is a very good remedy for gallstones. It regulates the cholesterol in bile and helps to prevent gallstones from forming.
Furthermore, psyllium prevents constipation, which can be caused by the increased gallstone formation.
How to use:
– To a glass of water add one tablespoon of psyllium powder and mix well.
– Drink it two times a day.
– Repeat drinking until your gallstones are gone.
Note: Drink lots of water as it absorbs water.
DANDELION
As dandelion contains a compound known as taraxacin that helps in bile excretion from the liver it is another very useful herb for treating gallstones. In addition, it detoxifies and metabolizes fat accumulated in the liver, helping it to function properly.
How to use:
– Place one teaspoon of dried dandelion root in a cup
– Pour hot water over the dried dandelion and cover the cup for five minutes
– Strain it and add honey to taste
– Drink this tea two or three times a day for one or two weeks.
Note: Those who are diabetic should avoid dandelion.
MILK THISTLE
Milk thistle contains a bitter substance called silymarin that stimulates bile production, which helps flush out gallstones. Milk thistle helps the liver to function properly.
How to use:
– Grind one tablespoon of milk thistle seeds in a coffee grinder
– Put the ground seeds in three cups of water and boil
– Turn off the heat and then let it steep for 20 minutes
– Strain the tea, add honey to taste
– Drink it two to three times a day for one week.
CASTOR OIL
Castor oil along with the other healing properties help to minimize and reduce the number of gallstones.
How to use:
– Gently warm one cup of castor oil in a pan (preferably pure and cold-pressed)
– Soak a cheesecloth in the warm oil,
– Squeeze out the excess oil of it and place it over the right side of your stomach
– Cover it with a plastic sheet.
– Put a hot water bag on the plastic sheet for 30 to 60 minutes.
This treatment should be practiced three times a week until you recover completely.
PEARS
Thanks to the compound pectin present in pears they can help to soften cholesterol-filled gallstones.
How to use:
– Mix half a glass of hot water with half a glass of pear juice.
– Add to this mixture two tablespoons of honey
Drink this juice for two weeks, three times a day.
WINE
According to the researchers from the University of East Anglia, the wine can actually help prevent gallstone attacks. They found that those who drank two units of wine (a medium-sized glass of wine) daily reduced their risk of developing gallstones by one third.
How to use:
– In order to relief from the pain drink half a glass. The results will be seen within 20 minutes
Before taking some of the herbal remedies you should consult your doctor as they may not be suitable in some cases.
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