Ayurvedic Treatment for Gallbladder Stone

Gallbladder stone formation is a common disorder of the biliary tract. These gallstones are pieces of solid type material that develop in the gallbladder and their size ranges from as small to large like as a grain of sand to as a golf ball. Diets that are high in fat and cholesterol and low in fiber play a role in the formation of gallstones. 

The formation of gallstone is caused due to obstruction in the flow of bile and if the gallbladder does not empty correctly. Also, gallstones cause to form when your bile contains too much cholesterol, bilirubin.

Types of Gallstones

 

1. Cholesterol gallstones

 

These are the most common gallstones basically yellow-green in color. These are usually composed of cholesterol made in the liver. 

2. Pigment gallstones

 

These pigment gallstones are made up of bilirubin, calcium salts and are smaller in size and darker in color. 

3. Mixed stones 

 

These are also known as cholesterol stones that are formed due to the breaking down of the bilirubin by immune cells. 

Signs and Symptoms of Gallstones:

 

In some cases, gallstones often cause no symptoms and require no treatment. Some symptoms seen to the person suffering from gallbladder stone are: 

● Fever, nausea.

● Low appetite.

● Vomiting, Heartburn.

● Skin rashes and itching.

● Swelling, Heartattack.

● Shoulder, chest pain.

● Jaundice, Acid reflux.

● Chronic indigestion, Constipation.

● Severe pain in the right upper abdomen. 

Ayurvedic Home remedies :

 

These home remedies based on root cause diagnosis. Ayurveda has herbal formulae that help to cleanse the liver and restore the functions with the help of natural herbs and change in lifestyle. Ayurvedic remedies for gallstones are: 

● Eat well-balanced diet having whole grains, fresh fruits and low -fat diet that may reduce the frequency of gallbladder pain attacks. Avoid eating foods that have saturated fats. 

● Drink juice at least twice a day helps to dissolve gallstones. Prefer juice of carrot, pear, cucumber, and beet. 

● Citrus fruits, hing, turmeric, etc all are home remedies that are useful in dissolving gallstones. Numerous ayurvedic herbs are beneficial in the dissolving of gallbladder stones such as ginger, black pepper, and long pepper, etc. 

● Avoid eating milk dairy products, processed and fried foods. 

● To get instant relief from pain prefer to drink peppermint tea. 

● Obesity is a risk factor for gallbladder stones. Exercises as cardio such as running and swimming good for overall health. Regular exercises help in keeping weight in check daily. 

● Make sure that the level of diabetes keeps in check. A high level of sugar may result in the formation of gallstones. 

● Some Ayurvedic remedies such as Shankavati, Triphaladi Churnam, Sootasekar ras, Dadimadi Ghritam, Pravaalpanchaamrit, Hingwaashtak choorna, Avipathi Churnam, etc., are beneficial for the gallbladder stones treatment with no side effect o the body.