Herbal and Other Remedies for Gallbladder Problems
The gallbladder is a small sack filled with bile that is produced in the liver. The gallbladder concentrates the bile that comes from the liver. The bile is dispensed into the digestive tract after eating meals and is used in the digestion of fatty foods. An inflamed gallbladder is an extremely painful condition. It can cause abdominal pain and discomfort just under the ribs on the right hand side and sometimes into the upper central part of the abdomen. Food intolerances have been found to be related to inflammation of the gallbladder and the diet needs to be carefully examined.
What you can do to treat gallbladder inflammation
The first place to start is with the diet. The diet that is followed needs to be strict so that the burden on the liver and the gall bladder are eased and to ensure that there is no unnecessary pain caused.
The diet needs to:
avoid all fried and roasted foods.
reduce the intake of all fats and fatty foods including dairy products, animal fats, margarine and chocolate.
minimize your consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates.
fresh fruit and vegetables needs to be the basis of what is eaten. Foods that are especially helpful include carrots, apples, lemons, oranges, grapes, celery, garlic, onions, tomatoes dates, melons and in particular beetroots. Beetroot juices are particularly useful - try carrot, celery and beetroot combination or beetroot and mandarin.
avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages.
vitamin and mineral supplements are able to support the gallbladder.
It is best to follow a healthy diet and avoid processed and refined foods and all chemical additives. It is also advisable to follow a safe colon cleansing process.
Herbal remedies
Herbs can be used to ease the pain and reduce inflammation in the gallbladder. In addition to treating the gallbladder it is also appropriate to look after the liver which will also be under a toxic burden.
The following herbs will be most useful.
Boldo (Peumus boldo.) Boldo is a specific for gallbladder problems like stones or inflammation. It is also used when there is visceral pain due to other problems in the liver or the gallbladder.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Dandelion root helps stimulate healthy liver function. It is a blood cleanser that is very rich in vitamins and minerals and promotes healthy circulation and stimulates bile flow. Dandelion is famous for its general detoxifying bitter tonic. Dandelion increases the elimination of toxins, wastes and pollutants through the liver and kidneys and thus cleanses the blood and tissues.
Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus). This valuable herb can be safely used in any liver problems - especially when they have developed into jaundice. It is a specific for the treatment of gall bladder inflammation and a valuable part of the treatment of gall stones. It will generally aid the liver and as such is often used in a wider approach for the treatment of the whole body. For the treatment of the liver and gall bladder it combines well with barberry, wahoo or wild yam.
Yellow dock (Rumex Crispus). This herb has a powerful cleansing effect on the body. It promotes a bowel movement within a few hours of taking the herb. It does this while also reducing any excess activity of the digestive tract and soothing any irritation of the intestinal wall. It also contains bitter glycosides which stimulate the liver and gallbladder which aids digestion and the tonic effect on the liver also means that it is useful as a revitalizing remedy for general debility, mental lethargy, headaches and convalescence.
You will find the liver and gallbladder cleanse herbs effective.
The following is also useful mixture:
2 parts marshmallow root
1 part dandelion
1 part fringetree bark
1 part wahoo
1 part mountain grape
Combine all the ingredients. Take 1 teaspoon of the herb blend and place into a suitable sized saucepan and pour on a cup of boiling water. Allow this to stand for 10-15 minutes. Strain out the herbs. This tea should be drunk three times per day. With the extreme pain that often accompanies this condition relaxing nerviness such as valerian might be useful.
The gallbladder and the liver can easily become congested and toxic, especially when the diet contains insufficient fiber and too many fatty and processed foods. However, there are many things that can be done to remedy the problem. The first place to start is with the diet and a cleansing of the entire digestive system with a safe colon cleansing. Then there are essential vitamin and mineral supplements that will facilitate the repair and healing of the body. Herbal remedies can be used as specific treatment for the gallbladder and liver. They will provide relief from the pain and treat the inflammation.
30.09.2007. 18:45
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