From our list of herbs and spices, the following are recommended for Gallstones:
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- Milk Thistle
Natural Cures and Remedies for Gallstones
Indications (American Liverleaf) – Anorexia ; Bacteria ; Bleeding ; Bronchosis ; Cachexia ; Cancer ; Cancer, tonsil ; Carcinoma ; Childbirth ; Chill ; Cough ; Crosseye ; Cystosis ; Diphtheria ; Dyspepsia ; Dyspnea ; Endothelioma ; Enterosis ; Enuresis ; Epithelioma ; Fracture ; Gallstone ; Gonorrhea ; Gravel ; Hematuria ; Hemoptysis ; Hepatosis ; Hernia ; Hypocholdria ; Incontinence ; Induration ; Inflammation ; Jaundice ; Laryngosis ; Leukorrhea ; Mastosis ; Myosis ; Nephrosis ; Ophthalmia ; Pain ; Pharyngosis ; Phthisis ; Pulmonosis ;
Dermatosis ; Dysmenorrhea ; Dyspepsia ; Eczema ; Edema ; Egilops ; Enterosis ; Epithelioma ; Escherichia ; Exanthema ; Fever ; Fistula ; Freckle ; Frigidity ; Fungus ; Gallstone ; Gastrosis ; Gastrospasm ; Gonorrhea ;
Milk Thistle
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Artichoke) – Not covered (AHP).”Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Commission E reports contraindications of hypersensitivity to artichoke and other Asteraceae; biliary obstruction or gallstones (AEH; KOM). None expected (MAB). Sesquiterpene lactones are allergenic and may cause dermatosis (CAN).
Being overweight is the number one risk factor for developing adult-onset diabetes, and overweight children and teenagers now account for half of all new diagnoses of diabetes. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes among children has increased by an estimated fifteen to twenty-five times since 1980. Being overweight also increases the risk of hypertension, heart disease, gallstones, colon cancer, and (in men) stroke.
Dysmenorrhea ; Dyspepsia ; Eczema ; Edema ; Encephalosis ; Enterosis ; Epistaxis ; Esophagosis ; Fever ; Flu ; Fungus ; Gallstone ; Gastrosis ; Gingivosis ; Glaucoma ; Gonorrhea ; Gout ; Hemeralopia ; Hemorrhoid ;
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Turmeric) – Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterotonic. Contraindicated in patients with bile duct obstruction, gallstones, hyperacidity, and stomach ulcers (AHP; AEH). While in moderate doses, turmeric is said to inhibit cancers, lym-phomas and ulcers, overdoses of curcuminoids may possibly be cytotoxic and ulcerogenic, and may lead to diminution of red and white corpuscles. Still, Commission E approves 1.5-3 g/day, not nearly enough to provide 1200 mg curcumin. Commission E also reports contraindications: biliary obstruction; adverse effects: GI irritation from continued use; consult physicians before using if a patient has gallstones (BIS; KOM). At 10% of diet, turmeric caused some loss of hair in rats (MAB). Care should be taken in women who wish to conceive or patients complaining of alopecia (MAB). Rather frightening what one reads in UPW (2000): Laboratory animals treated with it are reported to have been rendered entirely infertile. Women who are pregnant, or children (not yet widely in children) with gallbladder or liver disease or ulcers, should avoid turmeric (WAM). Limit internal use to 10 days (WAM).