Do herbs work for gallstones?

Chinese medicine is effective in relieving the symptoms of gallstones, but the specific efficacy should be judged by the physician according to the condition, and should not be generalized. Gallstones belong to the category of dystocia (pain in the area of the ribs) in traditional Chinese medicine, and can be treated with Chinese medicines such as Yizhi Tablets and Bilsu Soft Capsules. 1. The efficacy of Yizhu Tablets is to move qi and disperse lumps (to make the body’s qi smooth and dissolve the lumps), clearing away heat and clearing away gonorrhea. Clinically, it can be used to treat gallstones, kidney stones, obstructive jaundice, bladder stones, etc. in the case of Damp-Heat Embedded Conjunctions (Dampness and heat evils are agglomerated with each other in the body). Its composition includes tulip gold, honeysuckle, alum and other Chinese herbs. Adverse reactions are not clear, pregnant women are prohibited. 2. The efficacy of Gallus Soft Capsule is to relieve the liver and regulate qi, and benefit the gallbladder. Clinically, it can be used to treat chronic calculous cholecystitis, gallstones, chronic cholecystitis and other liver and gallbladder stagnation, damp-heat and stomach stagnation. Its main ingredients include menthol oil, soybean oil and so on. Adverse reactions are not known and contraindications are not known. If there is a suspected case of gallstones, please go to the hospital in a timely manner to standardize the treatment, the above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.