Cholecystitis

Artichoke leaf is a choleretic; stimulates bile production and bile flow. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Agrimony protects the liver; reduces inflammation. Take 3 g of dried agrimony daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Barberry is an anti-inflammatory; contains berberine; reduces inflammation; improves liver function; protects and strengthens the liver. Take standardized barberry root extract daily, containing 0.3-0.6 g of berberine, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Calendula is an anti-inflammatory and cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

California poppy is an analgesic and antispasmodic; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take California poppy daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Greater celandine is a choleretic and a cholagogue; stimulates bile flow; alleviates gallbladder pain. 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.

Taurine is a hepatic; improves liver function and alleviates gallbladder pain. Take 3-6 g of taurine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Wild yam is an anti-inflammatory and a cholagogue; reduces gallbladder inflammation; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Wormwood is an anti-inflammatory, a cholagogue and a hepatic; improves liver function; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow and reduces gallbladder inflammation. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.

Calcium helps to overcome calcium deficiency; provides mineral nutrient that body needs; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.0-1.4 g of calcium daily, in divided doses, for many months.