One of the consequences of cholecystitis is pancreatitis. Phytotherapy is often used in the treatment of these diseases, as this process is quite long, and long-term use of medications has a harmful effect on the human liver. Medicinal plants, on the other hand, have a positive effect on many organs. However, they also need to be careful, because each plant has its own properties.
Herbs in cholecystitis and pancreatitis are used, as a rule, in the fight against stasis of bile. Most of them are also able to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the affected organs. Below it will be indicated which herbs have similar properties and what warnings are available on this account.
Properties of herbs
There are a lot of medicinal plants, therefore, with pancreatitis and cholecystitis, an individual approach of the attending physician to the patient is necessary. It is important to remember that the doctor should approve a similar course of herbal medicine, which will take into account all the existing problems with the gallbladder and ducts, as well as a hollow medical history of the patient.
Most often in the fight against these diseases, the following herbs are used:
- choleretic - to eliminate stagnation of bile;
- antispasmodics - with spasm of bile ducts;
- herbs that have antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiprotozoal action - to eliminate microorganisms that provoke the development of the inflammatory process;
- herbs with a hepatoprotective property - for violations in the liver;
- herbs with litholytic action - in case of stones.
Cholagogue grasses
Cholagogue grasses are most popular, as one of the most important aspects of the treatment is the excretion of bile and the acceleration of the processes of its production. However, it should be remembered that these herbs have different properties. Conditionally they are divided into choleretics and cholekinetics.
The first have properties that enhance the outflow of bile. This is done by increasing the amount of water in its composition. These include various varieties of mint and birch. The second is chosen due to the increased excretion of bile. To achieve this allows an increase in the tone of the bile duct and gall bladder. To them it is possible to carry corn stigmas and tansy.
The following plants also belong to the choleretic: barberry, sandless immortelle, centipedes, Amur velvet.
The choice of the plant
Diseases have different effects on the body of each individual, so plants should be selected according to individual problems and needs. So, exclusively choleretics are used for dyskinesia of bile ducts of the hypertonic type and presence of stones in the bladder. This is due to the fact that herbs related to the type of cholekinetics can cause movement of stones, rather than exacerbate pain. If the stones are absent, and cholecystitis is characterized by atony of the gallbladder and its ducts, then cholekinetics should be used. Such herbs can increase the tone of these organs, as well as cause increased removal of stagnant bile.
In addition, it should be noted that individual herbs have a mixed effect on the body( barbaris Amur, Chinese volnushka, immortelle sand).You can use them, but only according to the doctor's prescription, if there are no contraindications.
Separate properties of herbs
Phytotherapy is usually based on the use of a whole complex of various medicinal plants, the so-called herbal collections. They are part of many ready-made types of medicinal tea, which is sold in pharmacies. But you can prepare these yourself, based on the properties of individual plants.
Chamomile
With pancreatitis and cholecystitis, chamomile is one of the most common medicinal plants. It's all about its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. On the basis of this almost universal remedy for many diseases, you can prepare teas, decoctions and infusions.
Regular chamomile tea, brewed like regular tea, can help with pancreatitis in acute form. You need to drink it several times a day. To prepare the broth, it is enough to boil a tablespoon of dried flowers in half a liter of boiling water for 15 minutes. After he is infused for a couple of hours, take 1/3 cup 3 times a day after meals.
Kalina
This berry has anti-inflammatory properties that are so necessary in the treatment of pancreatitis and cholecystitis. In addition, the valerian acid present in it has a calming and spasmolytic effect. The use of fresh berries of viburnum in the period of exacerbation of pancreatitis is prohibited.
During remission, the same properties that the plant possesses can only have a positive effect. It is recommended to drink teas and tinctures from the viburnum. You can make them simply by filling the baked strawberries with warm water( not with boiling water).After the drink is infused, it can be drunk like tea.
Flax seed
Flax seeds are often added to the appropriate phytogens. This plant has an anti-inflammatory effect and is able to restore the function of the pancreas. Before taking seeds, it is necessary to consult a doctor, as with exacerbations of cholecystitis and pancreatitis, their use is strictly prohibited. If the doctor approved the reception, then you can use an easy recipe for broth cooking.2 tablespoons of flax seeds should be poured with two glasses of boiling water, then boil for about 5 minutes. After the broth is infused, drink it half a cup for half an hour before a meal.
Rosehip
Rosehip is one of those herbs that are not forbidden even during exacerbation of diseases. This plant has a strong antispasmodic effect, removes inflammation and accelerates the regeneration of damaged pancreatic cells. Among other things, it also strengthens the immune system. To use in the acute phase is recommended to take unconcentrated broth in small sips without adding any sweeteners. To make it, you need to take 200 g of dry berries, pour a liter of boiling water and let it brew. Before taking it, dilute it with 1: 1 boiled water.
Medicinal herbs play a significant role in the treatment of pancreatitis and cholecystitis. Drug treatment has many contraindications and consequences. Plants are safer by nature, especially with the proper application and as directed by a physician. Preparing the broths and infusions of herbs does not take much time and is not difficult, and the effect you get is worth it.
