Gallstones belong to the category of dystocia (pain in the area of the ribs) in Chinese medicine, and the treatment of this disease needs to be based on the patient’s condition to identify the use of medication. For example, for liver depression and qi stagnation syndrome, we can use Free San or Chai Hu Shuo Liver San, and for liver and gallbladder damp-heat syndrome, we can use Longdian Diarrhea Liver Tang.
1. Liver depression and qi stagnation syndrome: patients are characterized by distension and pain in the ribs and wounds, or even lead to the chest, back, shoulders and arms, and can be treated with Free San or Chai Hu Shuo Liver San for treating the liver and regulating the qi.
2. Liver and gallbladder damp-heat syndrome: patients are characterized by bitter mouth and dry throat, burning pain in the ribs, constipation and other symptoms, and can be treated with Longdian Diarrhea Liver Tang for clearing heat and inducing dampness.
3. Blood stasis and obstruction of collaterals: this kind of patients with stabbing pain in the ribs, pain in a fixed place, pain in the place of refusal to press, pain in the night, etc., can use the diaphragm under the blood stasis soup to clear the gallbladder and diuresis, qi through the bowels of the treatment.
If you are not feeling well, we suggest that you consult a doctor in time, and use medication according to your condition after being diagnosed and treated by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, do not use medication on your own, so as not to make a mistake.