Natural Remedies & Herbs for Gallstones
Milk thistle extracts in capsules or tablets may be beneficial in preventing gallstones. In one study, silymarin (the active component of milk thistle) reduced cholesterol levels in bile, which is one important way to reduce gallstone formation. People in the study took 420 mg of silymarin per day.
According to preliminary research, a mixture of essential oils dissolved some gallstones when taken for several months. The greatest benefits occurred when the oils were combined with chenodeoxycholic acid, which is available by prescription. However, only about 10% of people with gallstones have shown significant dissolution as a result of taking essential oils. Peppermint oil is the closest available product to that used in the research described above. Use of peppermint or any other essential oil to dissolve gallstones should only be attempted with the close supervision of a doctor.
Dr Balch's Vitamin Formula for Gallstones
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Vitamin C - 500
- mg
- 833%
Choline Bitartrate - 100
- mg
- *
Inositol - 50
- mg
- *
Flax Seed Powder - 50
- mg
- *
Lecithin - 100
- mg
- *
Milk Thistle Extract - 100
- mg
- *
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
L-Methionine - 250
- mg
- *
Taurine - 250
- mg
- *
Dandelion Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Peppermint Extract - 250
- mg
- *
- * Daily Value (DV) not established
