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Herbs to Cure Gallstones

The gallbladder is a small organ located underneath the liver. It holds bile that is to be secreted by the liver to help digest fats. If too many saturated fats are overloaded in the liver, bile will cause inflammation of the gallbladder. Once saturated fat deposits have been created, they crystallize with the bile to form gallstones. This can cause a lot of pain in the abdomen and may even be life-threatening if stones are not promptly removed from the system.

  1. Cramp Bark

    • Cramp bark offers a wide array of benefits for those with gallstones. It sedates the nerves and prevents spasms to provide relief from abdominal cramps. It can also alleviate muscle tension in the intestines, uterus and in the back. It promotes blood circulation and has been used to treat other conditions such as hypertension. This herb can be found in liquid extract or pill form. Most specialty nutrition shops and many online nutrition stores have cramp bark.

    Barberry Bark

    • The barberry plant has been used for thousands of years to cure all kinds of stomach issues. It promotes the flow of bile and reduces inflammation of the gallbladder. The plant pigment in barberry is called tannin and the berberine chemical found in the plant is useful in treating digestive disorders. It also has an antiseptic effect which prevents an array of gastrointestinal infections. Barberry is not only useful at flushing gallstones out of the body, but it also helps prevent the formation of gallstones. This medicinal herb can be cultivated as a garden plant and grown in temperate climates. However, it is mostly found in Great Britain and other parts of Europe. For those who live in North American, it is easier to purchase the extracted or powdered form online.

    Catnip Herb and Peppermint Leaf

    • Both catnip herbs and peppermint leaves have anti-inflammatory properties and help relax muscles. Catnip calms the central nervous system and aids in digestion. It also helps eliminate toxins from the system and push gallstones out of the body. Peppermint helps reduce the size of gallstones and may even dissolve them. The decrease in size makes them easier to flush out and negates the need for surgery in those with large gallstones. These herbs are fairly common and can be found in specialty nutrition stores as well as supermarkets that have homeopathic sections.

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