Gallstones are a bothersome condition within the liver and gallbladder system, two important organs for the generation of bile (made up of cholesterol, salts and bilirubin). The secretion of bile helps in digestion to emulsify fat and, consequently, promotes detoxification processes and fights cholesterol. The presence of stones in the gallbladder, so-called gallstones, hinders this secretion.
A reduced flow of bile can lead to digestive problems, excessive proliferation of harmful intestinal bacteria, inflammation and excess toxins.
Cholesterol, which is largely produced by the body, is also involved in the formation of bile, and an excess of it causes problems related to cardiovascular risks.
To achieve good bile flow and regulate cholesterol, you can use a variety of herbs or plant ingredients, which facilitate the dissolution of stones and the secretion of bile. The herbs, fruits and plant substances selected for this liver cleansing blend or herbal tea are: agrimony, barberry, combretum, blueberry leaves, olive, rosemary, verbena, hawthorn, couch grass, mint, dandelion.
Herbs to relieve gallstones: properties and benefits
Among the herbs mixed in this composition, the most important is undoubtedly dandelion, called "The Dandelion". It is a plant used for centuries to treat problems with the gallbladder, liver and bile ducts. In herbal medicine, it is also known for its beneficial action on cholesterol levels.
The bitter roots of dandelion have, in fact, choleretic and cholagogue properties, that is, they stimulate the production of bile in the gallbladder and help its expulsion.
Dandelion is normally used in the form of an infusion, also to help gastric motility, as a detoxifying diuretic, to help liver enzymes not to increase excessively.
In addition to this herb, in phytotherapy mint also has a well-defined role. This medicinal herb contains natural elements (terpenes) that prevent stones from increasing, and facilitate their expulsion. Traditionally it benefits the health of the liver and gallbladder.
Mint stimulates the digestive system, alleviating intestinal problems. It acts as a natural muscle relaxant for the intestinal wall. Among the other components of this liver cleansing herbal tea, there is barberry, a plant known in herbal medicine for its berberine content, a yellow alkaloid used to dye wool and leather. This active ingredient contained in the leaves is useful together with the other, berbamine, to counteract the increase in cholesterol, improving liver function and the flow of bile. For gallstones, therefore, it promotes digestive conditions, purifies the liver and as a cholagogue stimulates the release of bile, preventing the formation of stones. By strengthening bile, it promotes the correct emulsion of fats in the intestine.
Combretum is also a plant similar to willow, which helps the liver function naturally, protecting it from eating disorders. It contains silymarin, which helps liver tissues to regenerate from toxic substances. It promotes liver activity, a support for the secretion of bile and counteracts the appearance of gallstones. Agrimony is another plant known for its purifying properties for the liver, due to the action of substances such as ursolic acid, flavonoids and bitter glycoside, eupatorin. It stimulates the liver function correctly, purifies, increases the secretion of bile and promotes its expulsion.
A historical ingredient is verbena, already considered a sacred plant for its properties. Its diuretic and tonic action is also useful for purifying and promoting liver activity, and soothing intestinal spasms. Blueberry leaves are used in the herbal mixture for gallstones, for their natural astringent and anti-inflammatory properties; as well as for the polyphenols useful for alleviating the condition of the so-called fatty liver. The properties of hawthorn, in the liver cleansing herbal tea, are due to the antioxidant flavonoids useful for liver function. The same mention goes for rosemary, and its digestive, diuretic action that stimulates correct liver function.
The couch grass plant is included in this mixture always for its diuretic and liver-purifying properties. A final ingredient is given by olive leaves, known to bring well-being to the liver thanks to the polyphenols they contain. They detoxify it, fight fatty liver and solve constipation problems related to poor digestion.
Origins and History of Cultivation
In the mixture for gallstones and cholesterol, various medicinal herbs, vegetables and fruits are introduced, which can promote liver health. These are ingredients known since ancient times in herbal medicine, which can also come from different areas of the world, but for the most part known in Europe for centuries.
To create this infusion, some parts of agrimony, barberry, combretum, blueberry leaves, olive, rosemary, verbena, hawthorn, couch grass, mint, dandelion were dried. The ingredients of the herbal tea against gallstones and cholesterol are available dried and ready for infusion.
Plant and flowers
The components of the herbal tea are various, and of various origins.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), belongs to the Asteraceae family. Also known as dandelion or blowball, it is a perennial plant that grows spontaneously in many soils and climates.
Combretum is a plant that belongs to the Combretaceae family, and includes almost 300 species of trees and bushes. It is native mostly to tropical areas of Africa, Asia and America.
Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a spontaneous plant in Europe, part of the Ericaceae family. Famous for its berries, the part of the leaves is also used in phytotherapy. In Italy it is found in the Alps and in the central-northern Apennines.
Agrimony is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family. It has a small rhizome, from which the stem is born, whitish and green leaves, yellow flowers. It is widespread throughout Europe, North America and Southeast Asia.
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a flowering plant of the Rosaceae family. Its origin is varied, having been present for centuries in Europe, north-west Africa and western Asia. It shows white flowers and thorny branches, from which it takes its name, and red fruits.
Mint (Mentha) is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. Known for its aroma, it has a woody rhizome, oval and serrated leaves. The many species of mint have similar medicinal properties, thanks to the presence of menthol.
Verbena, formerly called Herba sacra or Herba veneris, is a perennial herb, with a fibrous root and small purple flowers. In herbal medicine, the dried flowering plant is used. It is part of the Verbenaceae family.
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is known for the use of its leaves in cooking. Already known to the Latins, who named it with the terms ros (dew) and maris (of the sea). Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a plant belonging to the Berberidaceae family. It is very widespread in mountainous areas in Europe and the Caucasus. It has a shrub that can reach 3 meters in height, yellow roots, thorny branches, yellow flowers.
Cougar grass (Agropyrum repens) is a plant famous for being a spontaneous plant that resembles wheat, it is part of the Graminaceae family. It has a rough stem, leaves covered with hair, and the dried rhizome is used in herbal medicine. The olive tree (Olea europaea), is a plant native to the Mediterranean coasts, of the Oleaceae family. It is the only species whose fruits are used. The wood of other Olea species is used. The green and gray leaves are evergreen and the inflorescences are white or greenish.
Nutritional values of the light heart herbal blend
The herbal tea of these herbs contains elements that are effective on our body. It is rich in substances such asflavonoids, silymarin, berberine, eupatorine, natural anti-inflammatory agents. Among the many molecules present, there is ursolic acid. Considered useful for reducing the amount of lipids present in the liver. How to use the herbal blend in the liver cleansing herbal teaThe infusion is obtained by placing in a cup (250 ml), about 3-5 grams of the herbal mixture for cholesterol and gallstones with water at 100 °C.
Leave to infuse for 8 to 10 minutes, before drinking the herbal tea. Add honey or sugar, if desired.
Light heart herbal mixture: side effects and contraindications
Although the herbs and vegetables that make up the herbal tea are considered safe, it is essential to keep the intake within the recommended doses. Consumption must be limited to the recommended doses, also for possible effects on gastric acidity and ulcers. Due to the presence of substances that affect liver activity, it is recommended to seek medical advice for those who suffer from liver and kidney diseases.
It is good to evaluate possible allergies or intolerances to individual ingredients. Caution is also recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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