Try 3 Herbal Remedies to Help Prevent Gallstones
If you have painful gallstones, you may need surgery to remove the gallbladder. First, try these natural ways of preventing the pebble-like formations, which work by stimulating the gallbladder to expel bile:
- Dandelion or milk thistle
Try tincture or capsules to help flush out gallstones. - Conjugated linoleic acid
Derived from safflower, this stimulates bile production - Lecithin
This naturally occurring fatty compound found in the liver, egg yolks, and soybeans is a major component of bile. Taken as supplement, it helps to break down fat in food and inhibits stone formation.
