All choleretic drugs, folk or medications, are conventionally divided into two groups. The first contributes to the increased formation of bile in large quantities, and the second - its excretion into the intestine.
In most cases, people prefer to use choleretic folk remedies - herbs that not only stimulate the formation of bile, but also have a number of healing properties: lower sugar and cholesterol levels, activate metabolic processes, relieve inflammation of the internal organs, promote the proper functioning of the digestive tract, and increase appetite. And this is not the whole list of positive qualities of medicinal herbs.
The best choleretic folk remedies are herbs
Healing herbs are most effective in treating diseases of the liver and gall bladder. They are mainly used in the form of teas, infusions and tinctures. The composition of such funds usually includes several herbs, which in combination with each other enhance their qualities and healing properties.
- Immortelle sand - today it is considered one of the most effective folk remedies in the fight against diseases of the liver and gall bladder. Cholangitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis ... Symptoms of all these diseases become less pronounced when taking decoctions, teas and tinctures from immortelle inflorescences, as well as dry concentrate (flaming) and extract (juice). What is so useful choleretic folk remedies, which include the immortelle? The plant itself is rich in tannins, dyes and bitter substances, carotene and vitamin C. And the fees of which it is a component increase the tone of the gallbladder, activate the production of bile acids, the work of the stomach and pancreas, and relieve inflammation of the urinary tract.
- Angelica officinalis is used as an infusion. Only the root system of the plant has healing properties. The use of the infusion promotes the active secretion of bile, as well as juices of the digestive system. In addition, angelica has a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems, and also has a pronounced diuretic effect.
- Peppermint contains menthol, which, when ingested, reduces spasms of the bile ducts, thereby contributing to the active separation of bile. This plant is used both in folk and traditional medicine in the form of tinctures, essential oils, elixirs, teas, peppermint water and even flat cakes.
- Scots pine is rich in essential oils, ascorbic acid, volatile, alkaloids and tannins. Such a composition, used in the form of tinctures, promotes the active production of bile and has a diuretic effect. Teas, extracts and baths are also prepared from needles and kidneys, they are part of inhalation fees and are the basis for the production of tar, which has long been famous for its healing properties.
Cholagogue folk remedies: cereals, vegetables and fruits
- Corn stigmas are used in medicine as a diuretic and choleretic agent. They are used both independently and in combination with other herbs. The unique composition of this folk remedy (pantothenic and ascorbic acids, vitamin K, bitter substances, fatty and essential oils) helps to increase the secretion of bile and its qualitative changes: for example, lower viscosity and density, decrease its residues and bilirubin.
- Sowing oats is a unique remedy. Almost all of its parts are used in folk medicine: grains, green shoots, straw. It is used in the form of decoctions, jelly, baths, teas. In addition to diuretic and choleretic properties, oats are used to treat the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce swelling, with rickets and scrofula, and compresses perfectly help with urolithiasis.
- Sowing radish is used in the form of juice or pulp from fresh root vegetables. It has choleretic and diuretic effects, promotes expectoration with bronchitis, and is externally used to treat rheumatism and gout.
Warnings
Despite all the naturalness and naturalness, choleretic drugs - herbs, vegetables, etc. should be used with caution: in addition to the basic properties, they have a number of additional ones that are not always beneficial. We are talking about lowering or increasing pressure, laxative or firming effect, changes in blood sugar levels.