Formation of stone in any part of the biliary system is called as gallstones. It is also named cholelithiasis, those clinical manifestations are based on whether infection of biliary tract of obstruction of bile tract is evoked as well as on the position and degree of the obstruction.

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Gallstones successfully treated by TCM’s treatment approach. It may take about one or two months as a treatment cycle.

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Syndrome (a)
Damp-Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder

Alternate attacks of fever and chills, fullness and discomfort in the chest and hypochondrium, of pain in the hypochondrium which refers to the back, no appetite for greasy food, dark yellow urine or jaundice, abdominal distension, constipation, yellow greasy tongue coating, and taut slippery pulse.

To treat by Herbal medicine
Therapeutic principle: Soothing the liver to regulate the gallbladder, clearing Fu to purge Heat.

Prescription/Formula: Bupleurum Root(Chaihu) 15g, Chinese Angelica Root(Danggui) 15g, White Peony Root(Baishaoyao) 15g, White atractylodes rhizome(Baizhu) 15g, Poria (Fuling)9g, Red Sage Root(Danshen) 15g, Chicken’s Gizzard-Skin(Jineijin) 9g, Blimbing fern spore (Haijinsa)15g, Licorice root(Gancao) 6g.

To treat by Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Prescription: Riyue(GB34), Qimen(LR14) Danshu(BL19), Yanglingquan(GB34), Dannangxue(EX-LE6),Taizhong(LR3), Neiguan(PC6).

  

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Syndrome (b)
Stagnation of the Liver-Qi and Weakness of the Spleen

Poor appetite, abdominal distension, vague pain in the hypochondrium, lassitude, acratia, thin and loose stools, enlarged and light-red tongue with toothmark, and deep slow pulse.

To treat by Herbal medicine
Therapeutic principle: Invigorating the spleen-Qi, soothing the Liver and regulating the gallbladder

Prescription/Formula: Bupleurum Root(Chaihu) 15g, Dangshen 15g Chinese Angelica Root(Danggui) 15g, White Peony Root(Baishaoyao) 15g, White atractylodes rhizome(Baizhu) 15g, Poria (Fuling)9g, Red Sage Root(Danshen) 15g, Chicken’s Gizzard-Skin(Jineijin) 9g, Blimbing fern spore (Haijinsa)30g, Licorice root(Gancao) 6g.

Simple Prescription: Rhubarb(Dahuang)15g, make 300ml decoction, drink once a day for a week.

To treat by Acupuncture and Moxibustion
(a) Body Acupuncture
Prescription: Riyue(GB34), Qimen(LR14) Danshu(BL19), Yanglingquan(GB34), Dannangxue(EX-LE6),Taizhong(LR3), Neiguan(PC6) Yinlingquan(SP9)Ququan(LR8).

(a) Ear Acupuncture
Prescription: Pt. Liver, Pt. Gallbladder, Pt. Large Intestine, Pt. Duodenum, Pt. Stomach, Pt. Sympathetic Nerve, Pt. Shenmen

  

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5. Healing by Other Therapies

(a) Qigong and other therapies

For effect of Qigong on the Digestive System, click here.

Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements.

The following types of Qigong may help:

• Static Qigong:
  Relaxation Qigong
  Inner-Nourishing Qigong
• Dynamic Qigong:
  Fifteen Sets of Taiji-Qigong
  Baduanjing of Internal Exercise
  Taiji
  

For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above.

This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them.

(b) Medicated diet
1. Wolfberry Fruit (Gouqizi) 20g, Hawthorn Fruit (Shanza) 20g, Chicken's gizzard skin (Jineijin) 10g, rice 60g, put 4 cups of water then soak for 20 minutes, boil for 30 minutes to make rice gruel, eat once a day for two months.
2. Chinese angelica (Danggui) 20g, Mulberry (Sangshenzi) 15g, Tangerine Peel (Chenpi) 10g, lean pork 100g, with 4 cups of water to decoct 1-2 cups of soup to drink twice a week for two months.

(c) Life style
1. Avoid mental stress and overstrain.
2. Don't eat raw, cold, or deep-fried food.
3. Take regular meals on time, avoid excessive food and/or drink at one meal.

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6. Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness
One encounters different health problems in the course of one's life. Some problems are acute yet minor and often improve by themselves or yield to simple self-management. Severe and acute conditions often necessitate the help of health professionals who may provide fast relief with specific interventions. However, when the condition is chronic, the management required is quite different.

Please click the following button to learn "Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness".

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Acknowledgments:
Healthphone.com greatly acknowledges the support and dedication of our
Healing Centre Panel, without whom this section would not be possible.

We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors.