3 natural remedies for cholecystitis

In this article, we will discuss the best natural remedies for cholecystitis: lemon juice with olive oil, curcumin and milk thistle.

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gall bladder. This is often due  to the accumulation of stones in this organ. Other very serious causes may be tumors or certain infections. Do you know the natural remedies for cholecystitis?

In this article, we will discuss the best natural remedies for cholecystitis: lemon juice with olive oil, curcumin and milk thistle. Their consumption can reinforce the treatment in the least serious cases. Nevertheless, it is important to consult your doctor first.

What is cholecystitis?

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gall bladder. The latter is an organ located under the liver, under the ribs of the right side. It contains bile, a substance that the liver produces. It participates in the digestive process, especially in the digestion of fats.

Nevertheless, in some cases, gallstones may form and cause inflammation due to the accumulation of bile. This causes severe abdominal pain. In addition, these stones obstruct the bile ducts, which can  become dangerous if not treated in time.

Risk factors

Although anyone is likely to suffer from cholecystitis, some factors may increase the risk of suffering from it. For example,  older women are more exposed. There are also other risk factors:

• Pregnancy
• Hormonal therapy
• Obesity and abrupt weight changes
• Diabetes

Natural remedies for cholecystitis

1. Lemon juice and olive oil

First of all, one of the simplest and most economical natural remedies for cholecystitis is lemon juice . Some grandmother's remedies include this citrus to dissolve biliary calculi. It is in some cases mixed with other medicinal ingredients, such as olive oil.

Information on how to clean the liver and gall bladder with citrus fruits, olive oil and magnesium salts is available on the Internet. Nevertheless,  this therapy presents risks to health. It should not be performed without medical supervision.

On the other hand, we can take on an empty stomach in the morning  a tablespoon of olive oil with a spoon of lemon juice. We will thus facilitate the functioning of the liver and gallbladder in a progressive and natural way.

2. Curcumin supplement

Taking oral curcumin supplements-the active ingredient in turmeric- has shown effective results in the treatment of cholecystitis. Most of the patients who participated in this study  showed improvement in 3 weeks , both in terms of the presence of stones and the enlarged volume of the gallbladder.

This requires more research on the subject. Nevertheless, curcumin seems to  stimulate contraction of the gall bladder. This would help reduce the formation of gallstones but also to allow their evacuation.

In addition, this supplement has the advantage of  having no side effects, or even in a prolonged treatment . However, medical supervision is recommended to establish a diagnosis, follow-up and determine the indicated dose.

3. Milk Thistle Seeds

Milk Thistle is a medicinal plant that  is known for its properties for improving the functioning of the liver. In addition, its particularity is that it could help regenerate damaged tissue in this organ.

The milk thistle can also help clean the gallbladder and reduce calculations. This would be very beneficial in the case of cholecystitis. In this case, we could consume it as an infusion or as a supplement. We can even find its  concentrated active ingredient, silymarin.

I have biliary colic?

Finally, it is important to emphasize that if we suffer from biliary colic, we must follow some instructions:

• Avoid eating until colic passes
• Drink plenty of water: you can also drink sugar-free apple juice
• Avoid foods that cause acidity and foods that are too fat

You must also go to the doctor urgently if the pain is very intense, if you start to vomit or if you have difficulty breathing. Dark brown urine, eyes or yellowish skin are also important signs. Do not waste time in these cases!