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Question #39970
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Seeking Home Remedies for Gallbladder Stones - #39970

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I have gall bladder stone since 10 years. Please suggest me some home remedy for the same.i have done many changes in my diet that recommend by doctor thathas saved me from surgery like using olive oil and avoiding fried and avoiding green vegetable. Now pleas suggests me how canremove it from gall bladder

How often do you experience symptoms related to your gallbladder stones?:

- Rarely, only during flare-ups

What specific dietary changes have you made recently?:

- All of the above

Have you experienced any digestive issues since changing your diet?:

- No issues at all
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Hello I completely understand your concern — having gallbladder stones for many years can be worrying, especially when you wish to avoid surgery. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ Ayurvedic Understanding

In Ayurveda, gallbladder stones are correlated with Pittaja–Kaphaja Ashmari or Pittashmari, where Pitta dosha (bile) becomes thick and stagnant due to imbalance, and Kapha hardens it into small stones.

The Ayurvedic approach focuses on: –Liquefying and dissolving the hardened bile (Pitta-Kapha shamana) –Supporting liver and gallbladder function –Correcting digestion (Agni) and preventing recurrence

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food (Supports liver detoxification and improves bile flow.)

2 Lithorin 1-0-1 after food (Reduces inflammation and helps in bile regulation)

3 Bhumyamalaki Churna – 1 tsp twice daily with lukewarm water (Excellent liver tonic and helps in preventing stone formation)

4 Liv.52 DS (Himalaya) – 1 tablet twice daily after food ( Strengthens liver function and digestion.)

✅EFFECTIVE HOME REMEDIES

1. Triphala Water: Soak 1 tsp Triphala churna in warm water overnight; drink next morning empty stomach. ( Helps in mild cleansing of liver and gallbladder.)

2. Lemon & Olive Oil Detox (Gentle form): Mix 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp lemon juice and take on empty stomach daily for 10–15 days. ( Promotes bile flow and may help in softening stones (only if no pain or acute infection).)

3. Radish Juice (Mooli Ras): 30–50 ml fresh radish juice daily after breakfast. ( Acts as a natural bile expeller (Pittavirechaka).)

4. Cumin–Coriander–Fennel Tea: Boil 1 tsp each of cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds in 2 cups water, reduce to 1 cup. ( Drink twice daily to ease digestion and bile flow.)

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅ Include:

Light, easily digestible foods — moong dal, rice gruel, lauki, tori, pumpkin. Cow’s ghee in small quantity daily (helps bile flow). Bitter vegetables like methi, neem, karela (in moderation). Amalaki (gooseberry), turmeric, and aloe vera juice (2 tbsp daily). Warm water through the day to keep bile fluid and prevent stagnation.

❌ Avoid

Fried, greasy, spicy foods, refined flour, red meat. Green leafy vegetables in excess during flare-ups (as you rightly avoid). Heavy night meals and long fasting Cold foods, ice cream, and alcohol.

✅Lifestyle Advice

Eat at regular intervals — never skip breakfast. Practice gentle yoga asanas like Pavanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, and Dhanurasana to stimulate bile flow. Practice deep breathing (Anulom Vilom, Sheetali Pranayama) to pacify Pitta and stress.

Ayurveda can gradually help reduce the size and symptoms of gallstones, support liver and bile function, and prevent recurrence when followed consistently for 3–6 months.

However, if you develop severe abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting, seek immediate medical care.

With the right Ayurvedic support, disciplined diet, and lifestyle, you can continue living symptom-free without surgery.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Don’t worry its curable in ayurvedic take saddharana 1tab bd,tab pithorin 2tab bd,pathrina 1tab bd bd, gokshuradi Guggulu 1tab bd, varanadhi kashayam 20ml bd enough avoid tamato, spinach,meat,milk products u ll get 💯 results Dr RC BAMS MS(ayu)

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1.Kalmegh capsules 2 cap twice daily with water after meals 2.Punarnava Mandur 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3. Varunadi Kashayam 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Kumaryasava 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals

🏠 Home Remedies - Warm water with lemon juice (empty stomach): Helps flush bile and reduce stone formation - Apple cider vinegar (1 tsp in warm water) before meals: May soften stones - Turmeric + black pepper in food: Anti-inflammatory and bile stimulant

🥗 Diet Tips for Gallstone Management - Continue avoiding fried, fatty, and green leafy vegetables (which may trigger symptoms) - Favor steamed vegetables, whole grains, papaya, beetroot, and radish - Use olive oil or cow ghee in moderation - Avoid heavy dairy, red meat, and processed foods

🧘 Lifestyle Support - Practice gentle yoga like Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, and Ardha Matsyendrasana - Maintain regular sleep and hydration - Avoid long gaps between meals

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If your stone has been stable for 10 years and you have avoided surgery, that means your body is managing it well, but no home remedy can dissolve a large or calcified stone what we can do is prevent attacks, reduce inflammation, improve while flow and help soft and small or mixed type Stone, so they stay quiet and sometimes shrink over time The safest home planet is simple every morning. Take warm water with a few drops of lemon juice. Take glass of warm water with a pinch of turmeric and black pepper daily. Avipattikara churna half teaspoon with warm water before meals Shanka vati Arogyavardini vati 1 tablet twice daily after meals Avoid heavy fried food, long, fasting, late night meals, and over eating Drink warm water throughout the day, avoid dehydration can drink, buttermilk, barley, coconut water, daily drink, pomegranate juice Early dinner and 20 to 30 minutes, walking after meals Please do not do olive oil or heavy detox drinks they can push the stone into the duct and cause an emergency

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1.Avipattikar Churna – 100 gm Kamadughda Ras – 10 gm Mukta Shuktu Bhasma – 10 gm Praval Panchamrit – 10 gm Mukta Pishti – 4 gm (Mix together and Take ½ teaspoon in the morning and evening on an empty stomach.) 2.Arogyavardhini Vati – 3.Giloy Ghana Vati- 4.kanchanar guggulu- (Take 1 tablet after meals.) 4.Gas-har Churna – 100 gm 5.Shankha Bhasma – 10 gm (Mix 4 & 5 Take ½ teaspoon in the morning and evening after meals for 2-3 months.) And drink ABC juice Regular

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HOME MADE AFFECTIVE NUSHKA FOR GALL BLADDER STONE :-

HIBISCUS POWDER 50GM APAMARG KSHAR POWDER=50GM VASA POWDER=25 GM PUDINA POWDER 25 GM BHUMI AMLA POWDER 25 GM ARJUN CHURNA=25GM KUTKI POWDER 25 GM CHIRAYATAA POWDER 25 GM KAALI JEERI POWDER 25 GM… MIX ALL IN A BOX TAKE 1 TSP BOIL 200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100 ML STRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR OILIVE VINGEGAR…TAKE 10 ML EACH WITH SAME AMOUNT OF WORM WATER AFTER MEALS TWICE DAILY…

AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS/GHEE/BUTTER/MAIDA/SWEETS…

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HELLO,

Your gallbladder is a small pouch under the liver that stores bile, a digestive juice that helps digest fats. when bile becomes too concentrated, or when there is imbalance in its components (cholestrol, bile salts, bilirubin), small hard deposits called stones form inside

Ayurveda calls this condition “pittashmari”

It occurs when -Pitta dosha becomes too strong or stagnant -Kapha dosha mixes with it -The mixture thickens inside the gallbladder , loses its flow and over Time, solidifies into stones

TREATMENT GOALS -stop new stop formation by balancing bile composition -reduce size or dissolve soft stones if small gradually -relieve symptoms like bloating, nausea, pain after fatty foods -cleanse liver and gallbladder for toxins and excess bile -prevent recurrence

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily afte rmeals for 3 months =improves liver metabolism, prevents bile stagnation

2) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =clears blockages in bile ducts, mild pain relief

3) PUNARNAVADI GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months = helps reduce swelling and aids bile flow

4) BHUMIAMALAKI JUICE= 20 ml twice daily for 3 months =known for its stone dissolving and liver supporting effect

5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =maintains bowel regularity and reduces pitta buildup

6) HORSEGRAM SOUP= natural litholytic 1 cup dailyy=traditional remedies too reduce stone hardness

YOGA AND PRANAYAM gentle yoga improves bile flow and liver function avoid heavy twisting if stones are large

ASANAS -bhujangasana= improves bile flow -dhanurasana= massages abdomen -pawanmuktasana= improves digestion -ardha matysendrasana= stimulates liver and gallbladder -shavsana = reduces stress related bile imbalance

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances all doshas -sheetali= cools down excess pitta -bhramari= calms the mind

DIET -light, easily digestible foods= khichdi, moong dal, vegetable soups -healthy fats= small quantity of olive oil, flaxseed oil, or ghee -fruits= apple, papaya, pear, amla, pomegrnatae -vegetables= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, ash gourd -whole grains= barley, millet, red rice, oats -detox drinks= warm water with lemon , turmeric, and honey in morning -herbal teas= cumin coriander fennel tea for digestion

AVOID -fried and oily foods -green leafy vegetables in excess -egg yolk, red meat, butter, cheese, junk food -sour and spicy items- pickles, vinegar, chilli -alcohol and carbonated drinks -skipping meals or overrating

HOME REMEDIES -Lemon-olive oil cleans= 1 tsp olive oil + 1/2 lemon juice in warm water before breakfast =helps maintain bile flow and reduce bile stagnation avoid If you have nausea or acidity

-HORSE GRAM SOUP= soak 2 tbsp horse gram overnight, boil with 2 cups of water, reduce to 1 cup -add a pinch of cumin and black pepper -take daily for 3 months

-TURMERIC MILK= at night natural anti inflamamtory, supports liver

-Aloe vera juice fresh= 20 ml daily empty stomach aids bile balance and mild detox

-You’ve done well by preventing flare ups with diet and lifestyle- that’s the foundation -Ayurevda focuses on balancing doshas, restoring liver health, and preventing recurrence - rather than just removing the stone -If stone are large (>1/5 cm), old or calcified, complete removal natural is difficult- but symptoms control and prevention of complications are achievable

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Start with Syrup Liv-52 -DS 10ml twice daily after food with water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Keep yourself well hydrated. Donot fast for long hours. Take kulathi dal ( horse gram) 1 katori daily. It’s natural way to dissolve stone as it has properties to dissolve stone.

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Dealing with gallbladder stones can indeed be a persistent issue. In Ayurveda, gallstones are referred to as ‘Pitta Ashmari,’ and the approach often includes balancing the Pitta dosha and enhancing the body’s natural ability to eliminate the stones. While it’s crucial to stick with your doctor’s advice, here are some home Ayurvedic remedies that might help further support your system:

1. Turmeric Milk - Turmeric is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties, and it can aid in dissolving gallstones. Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric powder into a cup of warm milk and drink this once daily, preferably in the evening.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar and Apple Juice - Apple cider vinegar may soften gallstones, allowing them to pass more easily. Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a small glass of apple juice and drink in the morning on an empty stomach.

3. Dandelion Tea - Dandelion works wonders for liver and gallbladder health. Prepare a tea from dandelion leaves by boiling 1 teaspoon of dried leaves in a cup of water. Strain and drink twice daily.

4. Yoga and Exercise - Regular gentle exercise, including certain yoga poses like the Boat pose, Fish pose, and Camel pose, can help in regulating bile flow, assisting the gallbladder’s natural function.

5. Triphala Churna - Taking a teaspoon of Triphala churna with warm water before bedtime can support digestion and liver function, which might indirectly assist in managing gallstones.

Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, as hydration helps in flushing out toxins. It’s also imperative to continue avoiding fatty or fried foods. If symptoms worsen or persist, it’s essential to consult a healthcare provider. Some cases might indeed require surgical intervention, and it’s important to evaluate the risks and benefits with a professional to determine the best course of action for your specific situation.

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Internal Medicines 1 Punarnava Churna: 3 gm twice daily with warm water after meals. 2 Gokshura Churna: 2 gm morning with water. 3 Avipattikar Churna: 3 gm at night with warm water. 4 Kutki Capsule: 500 mg once daily after breakfast.

Home Remedies 1 Olive Oil + Lemon Flush: 30 ml extra virgin olive oil + 15 ml fresh lemon juice → mix → drink at night (once weekly, empty stomach). 2 Apple Cider Vinegar Drink: 1 tbsp ACV + 1 glass warm water → drink morning. 3 Beetroot-Carrot Juice: 100 ml (1:1) → 3x weekly.

Diet Give only: Rice + moong dal + 1 tsp ghee. Boiled apple, pear, papaya. Olive oil in cooking (1–2 tsp/day). Avoid completely: Fried, fatty, spicy food. Raw greens, cauliflower, cabbage. Red meat, eggs.

Lifestyle Walk 20 min after meals. Avoid lying down post-meal (2 hrs). Sleep by 10 PM.

Monitoring Ultrasound after 90 days. If pain/fever → ER immediately.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.

✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.

🧘‍♀️ Yogasan : 🧘‍♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam: 🧘‍♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom

❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.

💊Medication 💊

Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food. Syp. Bhunimbadi kadha (prefer SANDU PHARMA) 2 tsp with half a cup of warm water before food.

Tab. Gandharva Haritaki Vati 2 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water.

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HELLO,

1) WARM WATER THERAPY -drink 1-2 glasses of warm water first thing in the morning -helps maintain smooth bile flow and prevent stagnation

INTERNALLY

-PUNARNAVA POWDER= 1 tsp with warm water once daily wiafte rmeals =reduces inflammation and supports liver gallbladder function

-KUTKI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily before meals with warm water =excellet for strengthening liver and improving bile secretion

-GOKSHURA CAPSULE= 1 cap twice daily after mea;s =helps with urinary and binary system cleansing

-AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after mea;s =suppotrts liver detox and fat metabolism

DIET -warm,light meals -cumin coriander fennel tea after meals -1 tsp ghee in lunch only helps smooth bile flow -avoid long fasting can trigger gallbladder contraction

AVOID -cold foods, -oily packaged food -very spicy items -heavy night meals

HOME REMEDY= lemon + warm water every mornin -squueze 1/2 lemon in 1 glass of warm water =supports bile movement and prevents thicker of bile

GENTLE ABDOMINAL OIL MASSAGE -use warm castor oil or sesame oil -massage right upper abdomen for 5 min at night =helps reduce congestion and supports digestion

YOGA -bhujangasana -pawanmuktasana -dhanurasana -vajrasana after meals These improves bile flow and digestion

WHAT NOT TO TRY Avoid online gallstone flushes (olive oil + lemon) They are not safe and can cause severe Pai or obstruction

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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