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Action - Antilithic (gallstones)

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Also known as: Action - Lithotriptic (gallstones)

Description: Antilithic (gallstones) remedies prevent gallstone formation and/or help to remove them.

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Barberry RatingRatingRating

    Barberry is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take standardized barberry rootextract daily, containing 0.3-0.6 g of berberine, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Boldo RatingRatingRating

    Boldo is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Choline bitartrate RatingRatingRating

    Choline bitartrate is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take choline bitartrate daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dandelion RatingRatingRating

    Dandelion is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take 6-15 g of dandelion root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Greater celandine RatingRatingRating

    Greater celandine is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take greater celandine daily, containing 10-20 mg of chelidonin, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Lecithin RatingRatingRating

    Lecithin is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take 7.2-14.4 g of lecithin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Milk thistle RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

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