Liver and gallbladder conditions (drainage formula)
Indications
Structural and functional dysfunctions of the liver and gallbladder; hepatopathy; cholecystitis, biliary calculi, anomalies of biliary secretion; bitter taste in the mouth; hepatitis; abdominal swelling; premature satiety, post-prandial fatigue, lack of appetite; flatulence, constipation; irritation; hypochondria.
Mode of action
Carduus marianus: Pain in the liver, marked when lying on the left side; jaundice; biliary calculi, cholangitis; acute hepatitis.
Chelidonium: Swelling of the liver with the sensation of pressure on the liver and biliary vessels, with extension to the right shoulder blade; right upper quadrant pain; cholagogue.
China: Meteorism, bloating, and distension of the abdomen, flatulent colic; gallbladder disease, gallbladder colic; hepatitis, hepatomegaly.
Cholesterinum: Chronic enlargement of the liver, jaundice, and formation of gallstones; prevents the recurrence of gallstones.
Colocynthis: Cramp-like abdominal pain; pain is relieved by strong pressure on abdomen, and by bending double; gallbladder colic, cholecystitis.
Lycopodium: Meteorism and flatulence; bitter taste in the mouth; constipation; increased appetite, but early satiety; irritability.
Nux vomica: Hypochondria; hepatic constriction and congestion; nausea; jaundice; gastrointestinal dyspepsia; constipation, hemorrhoids; abuse of all stimulants (i.e. tobacco, alcohol, etc.).
Remedies to be considered
- Drainage remedy
- Inflammatory conditions of the liver and biliary vessels: R1 additionally
- Cholecystitis: R1
- Simultaneous gastric condition (gastritis, ulcers); administer R5 in alternation, and in addition to R7, BC-25
- Ulcers: administer 5-10 drops of R5 3 times daily before meals, and 5-10 drops of R7 2-4 times daily between meals, BC-25
- Hemorrhoids: R13 additionally, BC-17
- Bilious colic and gastric spasms: R37 or R37 JUNIOR (in alternation with R7), BC-3
- Pancreatitis: R72
- Hypoglycemic symptoms: BIO 86
- For digestive enzymatic aid: BIO 92
- Indigestion caused by sluggish liver and gallbladder: R192