Harald Gaier also recommends the following "formula" for dissolving gallstones. Once you've made it, take one third with each of your three meals for one day only.

Menthol 30 mg
Menthone 5mg
Pinene 15 mg
Borneol 5 mg
Camphene 5 mg
Cineol 2 mg
Citral 5 mg
Phosphatidyl choline 50 mg
Medium chain triglycerides 125 mg
Chenodeoxycholic acid 750 mg

Herbal Treatments for Gallstones

In addition to preventative healthy eating, some herbs stimulate the gallbladder, promoting the flow of bile.

Dandelion and milk thistle are particularly useful. They contain bitter substances -- taraxacin in dandelion and silymarin in milk thistle -- that stimulate bile production.

Increasing the amount of bile produced decreases its concentration. And the greater volume is also more likely to flush out a stone.

These herbs can be taken as tea or tincture or eaten steamed. Trim the sharp edges off young milk thistle leaves. Mix them with dandelion greens and steam as you would spinach; you can even eat them raw.

Oregon grape enhances blood flow to the liver and increases bile production. It can be combined with dandelion and milk thistle in a tea. This blend is even more effective when mixed with herbs such as chamomile, marshmallow, and slippery elm, which have relaxing and soothing properties. This mixture will also help decrease gallbladder inflammation.

Rosemary stimulates bile production, too, while also eliminating any spasms that might occur in the bile duct. It is well-known for aiding fat digestion and is often used as an herb in high-fat dishes. Its flavor helps to cut the richness of fat.

Several studies have shown concentrated mint oil capsules can, if taken for several months, help break down small gallstones. Wild yam is another herb that increases bile flow and is also said to lessen the pain of gallstones. Like rosemary, it is an antispasmodic herb.

An ultrasound is needed to definitively diagnose gallstones. A qualified health care practitioner should monitor herbal treatment of them.

Once stones have formed, they can cause urgent medical problems if they block the bile duct. In that case, surgery may be necessary.

But if surgery is not needed and the they are not serious, herbal remedies can be a healthy and effective treatment for preventing and helping with gallstones. However, eating healthily to avoid getting gallstones in the first place is always advised.

Here's a recipe for a drink called "Herbal Gallstone Tea". Try this herbal tea to help ease the passing of gallstones.

* 1 teaspoon Oregon grape root
* 2 teaspoons marshmallow root
* 2 teaspoons dandelion leaves, dried (or 1 teaspoon root)
* 1 teaspoon peppermint
* 4 cups water

Simmer roots in water for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add dandelion leaves. Let steep 15 minutes. Strain.

Drink immediately or refrigerate. Use as a tea throughout the day, preferably after meals.
Source(s):
http://health.howstuffworks.com/herbal-remedies-for-gallstones.htm

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