Gallstones refer to the formation of stones in gallbladder. The bile in gallbladder contains an array of substances, such as bilirium, bile salts, fats, cholesterol and water. Excessive storage of these substances in bile results in stone formation in the gallbladder. Some common causes may include old age (over 60 years of age), obesity, hormonal imbalance in the body and eating excessive junk foods.
Symptoms include clay colored stools with dark-colored urine, yellowness on the whites of the eyes, indigestion problems and constant pain in the upper abdominal region. Following are some of the best natural remedies that can be very helpful in treating gallstones.
Natural Cure for Gallstones
Quebra Pedra Tea
This is a herbal tea, which you can prepare by mixing 2 tsp. of the herb in ½ liter of water. Boil the mixture over low heat for fifteen minutes. Then, filter the decoction and consume it in a single day, in small doses of 80-100 ml for around 5-6 times. For best results, repeat this remedy everyday for a month.
Apple, Lemon and Olive Oil
This is a 3-day remedy. For the first two days, you keep fast and drink only apple juices. Mix three ounces each of dark olive oil and fresh squeezed lemons. Drink this mixture on the second night, at least 2-3 hours before you sleep. Drink it in small doses so that you can consume the entire mixture within fifteen to twenty minutes. Third day, you should drink plenty of water throughout the day. This remedy is considered to be very effective and you should be able to pass small stones through urine right on the third day.
Apple Juice with Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix one tbsp. of apple cider vinegarin one glass of apple juice. Drinking this mixture can provide you instant relief from the constant pain in the upper abdomen, which is one of the worst symptoms of gallstones. The pain should subside in a couple of minutes.
Alfalfa
Mix one gram of alfalfa extracts in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink this mixture two times daily for two days. It does not just provide your body with essential minerals and vitamins but also cleanses your liver, which helps in removal of stones from gallbladder as well.
Cucumber, Carrots and Beets
Mix ¼ cup each of cucumber, carrots and beet juice. Drinking this mixture two times daily helps in cleansing gallbladder and relieves the symptoms of gallstones, such as constant abdominal pain.
Garlic, Olive Oil and Lemon
Prepare a juice by mixing 1/8 tsp. of garlic extracts and the juice squeezed from half lemon in ¾ oz of olive oil. Drink this juice once daily. It is a very effective natural way to keep the gallbladder flushed.
Dietary Changes
Apple contains pectin that can be very helpful in fighting gallstones. Therefore, you are advised to eat at least 2-3 apples daily. You should also increase the intake of citrus foods for the same reason. Foods to avoid include pickles, condiments, spicy foods, excessive sugar, refined carbohydrates, greasy and fried foods, processed foods, eggs and meat. In addition to using the above natural remedies for gallstones, you should also make some healthy changes in your lifestyle. For example, you should exercise regularly, which is all the more important if you are suffering from obesity and high-cholesterol problem.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
