- 1. Black radish juice
- 2. Dandelion tea
- 3. Artichoke
- 4. Peppermint oil
- 5. Marian thistle
- 6. Turmeric
- What to eat when you have gall bladder
The presence of stone in the gallbladder causes symptoms that include vomiting, nausea and pain in the right side of the abdomen or in the back, these stones can be as small as a grain of sand or the size of a golf ball.
Vesicle stones that are very large can only be removed with shock wave therapy or surgery, but small stones can be removed with natural treatment, as long as the general practitioner or gastroenterologist agrees.
To help eliminate gallstones it is important to drink plenty of water, keeping the habit of drinking 100 ml of water every hour, so that it reaches 2 liters throughout the day. This can facilitate the movement of the stone within the gallbladder and help it to be eliminated by the intestine.
Thus, some home remedies to eliminate small stones in the gallbladder are:
1. Black radish juice
The black radish is a root that has substances in its composition that prevent the accumulation of cholesterol in the gallbladder, helping to prevent and eliminate the stones that form in this place. It can also be used to decrease liver fat and as an antioxidant, decreasing the effects of aging.
Ingredients:
- 3 black radishes, 1 glass of water, 1 teaspoon of natural honey.
Method of preparation:
Wash the radishes, put together with ice water and honey in a blender, beat until the mixture is completely liquid. Then, pour the juice into a glass and drink it up to 2 times a day.
2. Dandelion tea
Dandelion is a plant known to fight digestive problems, acting mainly on the liver, and as a diuretic, increasing urinary frequency. However, tea from this plant can also be used to help eliminate the gallbladder stone, as it favors increased bile flow.
Ingredients:
- 10 g of dried dandelion leaves; 150 ml of water;
Method of preparation:
Boil the water and place the dried dandelion leaves, cover and let stand for about 10 minutes. After that, it is necessary to strain and drink while still warm. It can be used up to 3 times a day.
3. Artichoke
Popularly, the artichoke is a plant used to treat various health problems such as anemia, hemorrhoids, rheumatism and pneumonia. Some studies show that it is also a plant used to eliminate the stone in the gallbladder.
Ingredients:
- 2 to 5 ml of artichoke tincture; 75 ml of water.
Method of preparation:
Dilute the artichoke tincture in water and take the mixture up to three times a day.
4. Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil can help eliminate gallbladder stones and you should drink 0.2 ml of this oil, once a day, so that this benefit can be achieved. However, it is possible to make peppermint tea, as it is also recommended to assist in the treatment of this type of health problem.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of whole or crushed dried peppermint leaves or 2 to 3 fresh leaves; 150 ml of boiling water.
Preparation:
Put the peppermint leaves in a cup of tea and fill with boiling water. Allow the infusion to stand for 5 to 7 minutes and strain. This tea should be drunk 3 to 4 times a day and preferably after meals.
5. Marian thistle
Milk thistle is a natural remedy widely used for liver and gall bladder problems, the main compound of this plant being silymarin. In general, extracts of this plant are sold in homeopathic pharmacies, as capsules, but tea from the fruit of the milk thistle can be used.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of crushed thistle fruit, 1 cup of water.
Method of preparation:
Boil the water and put the crushed fruit of thistle, then let it rest for 15 minutes, strain and drink 3 to 4 cups of tea a day.
6. Turmeric
Turmeric, also known as turmeric or turmeric, is another medicinal plant that can help eliminate small stones and because it has an anti-inflammatory action it also helps to fight pain and inflammation of the gallbladder. The curcumin present in this plant still helps tissue regeneration after surgery.
How to use: Consume 40 mg of curcumin in capsule form daily. This amount is capable of reducing the volume of the gallbladder by 50% in a few days.
What to eat when you have gall bladder
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This homemade treatment does not guarantee the cure and the total elimination of stones in the gallbladder, especially if they are large, so it is important to consult the doctor to guide the most appropriate treatment. Learn more about the treatment for gallstones.
