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News India Live, Digital Desk: Due to today’s changing lifestyle and wrong eating habits, gall bladder stones have become a common problem. Symptoms like severe pain in the right side of the stomach, vomiting or indigestion often point towards this. In allopathy, its treatment is mostly considered to be an operation, in which the gall bladder itself is removed. But do you know that treatment of this problem is possible in Ayurveda even without surgery?
Ayurveda is a thousands-year-old medical system of India, which believes in eliminating any disease from its root. Gallstones are called ‘Pittaashmri’ in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, this problem occurs due to the imbalance of Pitta and Kapha dosha in the body. When bile increases too much in the body due to disturbances in eating habits and lifestyle and becomes thick due to phlegm, it gradually hardens and takes the form of stones.
Let us know about those Ayurvedic remedies, home remedies and eating rules, which can help you in melting and removing gall stones.
Ayurvedic herbs for gallstones
There are many powerful herbs in Ayurveda that help in cleaning the gall bladder and dissolving stones.
- Turmeric: Turmeric is not just a spice but an excellent medicine. The ‘curcumin’ element present in it helps in liquefying the bile and its anti-inflammatory properties reduce pain and swelling. It can be beneficial to drink a glass of warm milk mixed with a little turmeric before sleeping at night.
- Gokshura: This herb helps in improving the function of liver and gall bladder as well as eliminating toxins from the body, which makes it easier for the stones to dissolve.
- Aloe Vera: Aloe vera juice is known to clean the liver and gall bladder. Regular consumption of aloe vera juice can be helpful in preventing and eliminating the formation of stones.
- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa): It works as a diuretic medicine which helps in dissolving gallstones and removing them.
- Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa): It is considered very effective in detoxifying the liver and improving bile secretion.
Simple home remedies that will help
Apart from herbs, you can also get relief from this problem with the things present in your kitchen:
- Apple and Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple contains malic acid which helps in softening gall stones. At the same time, apple cider vinegar prevents the formation of cholesterol in the liver, which is a main cause of stones.
- Lemon Juice: Drinking lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water in the morning on an empty stomach cleanses the gall bladder and slows down the process of stone formation.
- Castor Oil: Placing a warm compress of castor oil on the stomach can provide relief from pain and swelling.
- Dandelion: Tea made from dandelion root stimulates the flow of bile and helps cleanse the liver.
What to eat and what to avoid?
The biggest part of treatment in Ayurveda is proper eating habits. If you have gallstones, take special care of these things:
What should we eat:
- Fiber rich food: Include whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, and wheat bread in your diet.
- Fruits and Vegetables: Things like apple, pear, beetroot and bitter gourd are considered very good for pitta.
- Light meal: Always eat easily digestible and light food.
- Drink plenty of water: Drink at least 8-10 glasses of hot or lukewarm water throughout the day. It helps in removing toxins from the body.
What not to eat:
- Fried and greasy foods: Stay away from pizza, pakodas and high fat items.
- Processed Foods: Avoid canned and packaged foods.
- Dairy Products: Reduce the intake of full-fat milk, cheese and butter.
- Caffeine and Alcohol: Tea, coffee and alcohol increase pitta dosha, so avoid them.
urgent matter: All the remedies and tips mentioned here are for information only. According to Ayurveda, every person’s nature (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) is different, hence it is very important to consult a qualified Ayurvedic doctor before trying any remedy. In some serious cases, surgery may be the only option.
