Many mistakenly believe that nausea, bitterness in the mouth and heaviness in the right side always indicate liver disease. But in fact, these symptoms are also manifested in violation of the gallbladder. One of these organ disorders is cholecystitis, which is its inflammation, which can be caused by an infection or bile stasis.

Those who have these symptoms should be treated for cholecystitis. One of the methods - herbs - is especially relevant due to its accessibility and ease. However, it does not exclude the need to consult a doctor. Only a specialist will be able to choose the most effective set of herbs for a particular patient.

With cholecystitis, stagnation of bile in the organ is observed, which decoctions from choleretic plants help to overcome. To relieve spasm of the biliary tract, herbs that have an antispasmodic effect are used.

The development of inflammatory processes is stopped by agents that have an antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and antibacterial effect, because the infection can spread further.

And hepatoprotective agents will make the liver function normally.

Useful plants

To optimize the process of bile formation and its excretion, you can take decoctions from the following plants:

• ordinary tansy;
• birch leaves;
• peppermint;
• columns of corn;
• barberry;
• sandy immortelle.

They are divided into two groups: choleretics and cholekinetics. The former increase the outflow of bile due to an increase in the level of water content in it (mint and birch leaves). And the latter increase the tone of the gallbladder and the ways in which the fluid leaves the body (tansy, corn). Plants such as barberry, sand immortelle and Chinese airflower have a mixed effect, so you need to be especially careful when using them.

Cholecystitis is often manifested by spasmodic attacks, which can be relieved by effective antispasmodics: cumin, chamomile, anise, fragrant dill, lemon balm, goose cinquefoil, May lily of the valley, calamus marsh, rhomboid cross.

Properties of various plants

Treatment of cholecystitis at home is possible if there are no contraindications. To do this, it is better to use herbs available for sale in a pharmacy, or those that grow in nearby forests and fields, provided that you live in an ecologically clean area.

Chamomile flowers are known to help with a variety of diseases. Cholecystitis is no exception. You can prepare fees in which chamomile will be one of the components - decoctions, tinctures, healing teas. Some even practice an enema from a warm decoction of this plant.

At every step you can meet plantain. It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, reduces the level of cholesterol, which is part of the stones found in the gallbladder. The seeds of this plant can be added to food, but it is important to ensure that the amount does not exceed 4 tablespoons per day. Patients with increased thrombus formation and with a sick stomach should not prepare decoctions from this herb, but for everyone else they will be an effective remedy.

Chicory favorably affects the functionality of the hepatobiliary system as a whole. You can use roots, seeds and flowers, many even drink freshly squeezed juice. It is worth replacing regular coffee with chicory in the morning - these products practically do not differ in taste.

Milk thistle restores liver cells (hepatocytes) and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, so it can cure cholecystitis like no other plant material. For the preparation of decoctions, crushed seeds and roots of milk thistle are used. You can use oil, but its effectiveness is delayed in time.

Herbal recipes for the treatment of cholecystitis

Before treating cholecystitis with herbs, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will recommend the most effective prescription in a particular case and warn of possible side effects.

• It is necessary to take three parts of dill and mint, two each of hawthorn and immortelle grass, and one part of chamomile. Grind everything thoroughly, brew in boiling water and hold in a water bath for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink 1/4 cup.
• Take an equal amount of string, elecampane and mint. Brew two tablespoons of the mixture with boiling water for 15 minutes, cool, and then drink 1/3 cup a day.
• Calendula flowers (1 tablespoon) pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 8 hours in a dark place, carefully covering, drink 1/3 cup every day.
• Rinse oats (100 g) in several waters, pour boiling water (1.5 liters) and cook for about an hour over low heat. After 40 minutes, when the oats soften, crush them with a masher or a wooden spoon. The decoction should be taken before each meal (3-4 times a day) for 100 g.
• A decoction based on St. John's wort will be effective. Pour a tablespoon of herbs with 200 ml of boiling water, insist for 20 minutes and strain. Drink 1/4 cup with a volume of 200 ml 15 minutes before meals (lunch or dinner, but not breakfast).
• Mint is prepared in the same way, only infused for 2 hours, taken 2 times a day for 1/2 cup a few minutes before meals.

These infusions should be taken before meals!

Therapeutic exercises and proper nutrition

Light physical activity in the form of special exercises will help cure the disease. However, doctors do not recommend performing them when stones are found in the organ.

• Get on all fours, inhale, bend your arms, lie on your stomach, exhale. Return to starting position.
• Lying on your back, hands on your belt, raise your shoulders and head, looking at your socks, exhale. Return to starting position and inhale.
• Lying on your left side, raise your right arm and leg, inhale. Pull the knee to the stomach, exhale.

In addition, the treatment of cholecystitis contributes to the observance of special dietary rules. The patient will have to give up acidic fruits and berries, legumes. Doctors do not allow to eat marinades, smoked foods, mustard and horseradish. Fresh pastries, cakes are also contraindicated. It is worth limiting yourself in the use of coffee, carbonated and alcoholic beverages.

In the treatment of cholecystitis, winter preparations can also help, for example, sauerkraut brine mixed with tomato juice in equal parts. Just a glass of this mixture a day will facilitate and help in restoring the functionality of the gallbladder. A similar property has a pumpkin and juice from it (also a glass a day).

At the first sign of an exacerbation of cholecystitis, it is necessary to call an ambulance.

Cholecystitis can be cured thanks to a whole range of measures, which includes regular cleansing of the gallbladder and liver, fasting days, avoiding salty, fatty foods, marinades, taking herbal remedies and herbal decoctions, feasible physical activity. It is advisable to discuss all methods of treatment, including home ones, with your doctor in order to avoid unpleasant consequences in the future.