004. Natural treatments: biliary dyskinesia
Biliary dyskinesia, often called 'sluggish gallbladder,' can disrupt your entire day with nausea, a bitter taste, or nagging pain. In this section, we explore the phytotherapeutic solutions available to help the gallbladder function optimally again. Together, we will discover plants with choleretic and cholagogue actions, such as Artichoke, Celandine, or Dandelion, which stimulate both the production and secretion of bile. From the specific ritual of lying on your right side after administration to complex hepatic tea recipes, this guide is designed to offer you a natural path toward smooth digestion and overall well-being, while strictly following the recommended dosages.
Plant species with choleretic, cholagogue effects are recommended.
Herba Chelidonii (Celandine)
Infusion of 1/2 teaspoon of plant in a cup of water; drink 1-2 tablespoons every 3 hours (avoid overdose or administration of larger quantities, as it may have a toxic effect).
Folium Salviae (Sage leaves).
Infusion of a teaspoon of leaves in a cup of water; drink during the day, gradually. It is contraindicated for nursing mothers, as it reduces milk secretion.
Folium Cynarae (Artichoke leaves)
Infusion of one tablespoon of leaves in 1/2 liter of water, amount to drink during the day, as follows: one cup in the morning on an empty stomach, after which lie down for half an hour on your right side; the second cup is drunk in two doses, half an hour before the main meals. The treatment is progressive, starting with small doses. It lasts for 20-30 days, then a month break, after which it is resumed.
Herba Hyperici (St. John's Wort)
Infusion of one teaspoon of plant in a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Infusion of 2 tablespoons of plant in a cup of water; take one tablespoon after each meal.
Herba Centaurii (Centaury).
Infusion of one teaspoon of plant in a cup of water, of which one drinks a quarter to half an hour before the main meals.
Tincture of 20 g of plant macerated for 8 days in 100 ml of alcohol; take 30-40 drops in sweetened water before meals.
Herba Marrubii (Horehound)
Infusion of one teaspoon of plant to one cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Infusion of 2 tablespoons of plant to one cup of water; drink 3-4 tablespoons a day.
Herba et Radix Cichorii (Chicory) aerial part and root
Infusion of 1-2 teaspoons of plant to one cup of water; drink 2 cups a day.
Flores Millefolii (Yarrow flowers)
Infusion of 2 tablespoons of flowers to 1/2 liter of water, amount to drink during the day.
Cortex Frangulae (Alder Buckthorn bark)
stimulates bile, increases bile secretion, being used especially in cases where insufficiency of bile secretion causes constipation.
Powder one knife tip 2-3 times a day. Decoction of a tablespoon of bark to a cup of water, which is
drunk at bedtime.
Flores Calendulae (Calendula flowers)
Infusion of 2 teaspoons of flowers to a cup of water; drink during the day, preferably on an empty stomach.
Radix Inulae (Elecampane root)
Decoction of 4 tablespoons of roots to a cup of water; drink 3-4 tablespoons per day.
Fructus Cynosbati (Rosehips)
Infusion of a tablespoon of fruit to a cup of water; drink 2 cups per day.
Hepatic tea version 1
- Herba Marrubii (Horehound) – 20g
- Radix Cichorii (Chicory root) – 20g
- Rhizoma Iridis (Iris rhizome) – 10g
- Radix Taraxaci (Dandelion root) – 20g
Infusion of one teaspoon of the mixture to one cup of water; drink 2 cups a day.
Hepatic tea version 2
- Flores Millefolii (Yarrow flowers) – 40g
- Folium Cynarae (Artichoke leaves) – 30g
- Herba Chelidonii (Celandine) – 20g
- Herba Menthae (Mint herb) – 10g
Infusion of one teaspoon of the mixture to one cup of water; drink 2 cups a day, morning and evening.
Hepatic tea version 3
- Flores Chamomillae (Chamomile flowers) – 30g
- Herba Bursae-pastoris (Shepherd's purse) – 30g
- Radix Cichorii (Chicory root) – 20g
- Radix Gentianae (Gentian root) – 10g
- Rhizoma Iridis (Iris rhizome) – 10g
Infusion of one teaspoon of the mixture in a cup of water; drink either in the morning on an empty stomach or 30 minutes before meals.
Hepatic tea version 4
- Flores Millefolii (Yarrow flowers) – 20g
- Folium Menthae (Mint leaves) – 25g
- Radix Gentianae (Gentian root) – 20g
- Radix Ononidis (Restharrow root) – 20g
- Cortex Frangulae (Alder Buckthorn bark) – 15g
Infusion of one teaspoon of the mixture in one cup of water; drink 2 cups a day, before meals.
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Important Note: While nature provides extraordinary resources for supporting health, you must obtain a diagnosis from a licensed physician before choosing any natural treatment. Even when risks are low, any treatment must be approved by the specialist who diagnosed you to ensure it does not conflict with existing medication or pre-existing conditions. Nature supports healing, but only a doctor can correctly identify the illness and provide the appropriate therapeutic guidance.