Is it useful to take traditional Chinese medicine for gallstones

Traditional Chinese medicine has certain curative effects on gallstones.

Relying on its unique theory and practical experience, traditional Chinese medicine has shown an effect that cannot be ignored in the treatment of gallstones. For patients with different types of gallstones, Chinese medicine adopts syndrome differentiation and treatment methods to prepare personalized prescriptions.

1. For small gallstones, traditional Chinese medicine, such as Gallus gallus gallus L. and Desmodium chinensis, etc., have the effect of promoting bile secretion and enhancing the contraction of gallbladder, thus helping to eliminate small stones. discharge.

2. For gallstones accompanied by painful symptoms, Chinese medicine commonly uses white peony root, licorice and other medicinal materials, which have significant blood-activating and analgesic effects and can relieve the discomfort caused by stones.

3. If patients with gallstones are accompanied by cholecystitis or infection symptoms, heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicines such as Coptis chinensis and Cortex Phellodendron can play an important role in removing damp-heat toxins from the body and reducing inflammatory reactions.

4. For gallstone patients with weak spleen and stomach or indigestion, traditional Chinese medicines that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos, can help improve the function of the spleen and stomach and fundamentally reduce the formation of stones.

5. In addition to single traditional Chinese medicine treatment, traditional Chinese medicine also often uses acupuncture as an auxiliary treatment method. Acupuncture at specific acupoints, such as Yanglingquan, Zhongwan, etc., can relieve spasms, relieve pain, promote gallbladder and expel stones. , to further improve the therapeutic effect.

In summary, traditional Chinese medicine has many advantages in treating gallstones. It can provide personalized treatment according to different symptoms of patients, which not only helps to expel stones, but also improves the patient's overall physical condition.