Gallstones - A Natural Perspective

Gallstones are a common issue that many people experience — often without even realizing it. They form inside the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver that stores bile. When bile becomes too thick or too rich in cholesterol and other substances, it begins to crystallize, eventually forming hard deposits known as stones.

In conventional medicine, the standard treatment is often surgical removal of the gallbladder. But before taking such a serious step, it’s worth understanding that the body has its own natural mechanisms for gradually dissolving and clearing these stones — provided we give it the right conditions to do so.

How They Form - and How They Can Dissolve

The process of stone formation and dissolution can be compared to a simple experiment with salt. When salt is dissolved in very hot water, the solution becomes saturated. As the water cools, the salt begins to crystallize. But if we slowly add clean water, the crystals begin to dissolve again.

A similar process can occur inside the gallbladder. When bile flowing through it becomes more diluted, gallstones can slowly start to dissolve. The key lies in supporting regular bile flow and maintaining a healthy concentration of bile.

Supporting Natural Bile Flow

You can help this process with a few simple daily habits:

• Eat something fatty for breakfast.

  
  

  Natural fats stimulate the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the intestines. This allows fresh bile from the liver to refill the gallbladder, helping to naturally “rinse” it through.

• Use bile-stimulating herbs.

  
  

  Around 30 minutes after a meal, drink a herbal infusion that supports liver and bile function. Ready-made blends are available in pharmacies and herbal shops, or you can simply use turmeric powder in its natural, unmodified form.

By regularly combining these two actions — stimulating bile release and promoting its flow — the gallbladder is gently “flushed” with more diluted bile. Over time, this may lead to the gradual dissolution of gallstones.

If Discomfort Appears

As stones begin to move, temporary discomfort may occur. In such cases, antispasmodic remedies or magnesium supplements can help relax the bile ducts. A warm bath with Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) can also be soothing. However, if the pain persists, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately.

A Note on “Quick” Cleansing Methods

Various online methods claim to “cleanse” the liver and gallbladder in a single night. Although the results may look impressive, research shows that the substances passed afterward are not actual gallstones — but rather soft clumps of fat formed in the intestines. Real gallstones could not physically pass through the bile ducts, which are only a few millimeters wide.

For this reason, the safer and more effective approach is gradual, natural dissolution, which can be confirmed through ultrasound scans showing real reduction or disappearance of stones over time.

Why the Gallbladder Matters

While gallbladder removal is now considered a routine surgery, its absence can lead to long-term effects such as poor fat digestion, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation.

In traditional medicine, the gallbladder is seen as the “commander of the abdomen” — an organ that influences not only digestion but also the body’s overall energetic balance. That’s why, before deciding on removal, it’s worth exploring gentle, natural ways to restore and support its function.

Source of knowledge: Jerzy Zięba, “Ukryte Terapie”