Gallbladder stones, also known as gallstones, are a rising concern in modern times, often linked to sedentary lifestyles and poor eating habits. While modern medicine may suggest surgery as the only remedy, Ayurveda offers a more holistic perspective—tracing the root cause, balancing the body’s energies, and promoting natural healing.
Let’s dive into the Ayurvedic understanding of this condition and bust some myths along the way.
What are Gallbladder Stones in Ayurveda?
In Ayurveda, gallstones are referred to as “Pittashmari” (Pitta – bile; Ashmari – stone). These are crystalline formations in the gallbladder, arising due to an imbalance in the doshas, primarily Pitta dosha.
When Pitta becomes excessive due to improper diet, stress, and suppressed emotions, it causes the bile to become concentrated and stagnant, eventually leading to the formation of stones.
Which Organ is Responsible?
While the gallbladder is where the stones are found, Ayurveda sees the liver (Yakrit) as the root organ responsible. Here’s why:
- The liver produces bile.
- The gallbladder stores and concentrates this bile.
- If the liver’s Pitta function is disturbed, bile becomes vitiated.
- This aggravated Pitta dosha leads to Ama (toxins) accumulation and bile thickening, causing crystallization and stone formation.
Breaking the Myths
Myth 1: Gallstones are only caused by fatty foods.
Ayurvedic View: Stones form due to Pitta imbalance—caused by stress, anger, suppressed emotions, spicy foods, fried items, alcohol, or long gaps between meals.
Myth 2: Surgery is the only option.
Ayurvedic View: Surgery may remove the gallbladder, but doesn’t address the doshic root. Ayurveda offers natural detoxification, digestion correction, and lifestyle realignment.
Myth 3: Gallstones form suddenly.
Ayurvedic View: It’s a gradual accumulation of toxins and imbalanced bile over years of dietary and lifestyle neglect.
Ayurvedic Line of Treatment
At Anammyaa Wellness, we follow a customized and integrative approach to heal from within.
1. Dosha Assessment
- Understand whether Pitta, Kapha, or Vata imbalance is dominant.
- Pitta-Kapha combination is most commonly involved in gallstone cases.
2. Herbal Support
- Punarnava – for detoxification
- Kalmegh – liver cleanser
- Triphala – regulates digestion and clears Ama
- Bhumiamalaki – supports liver and gallbladder function
- Kutki – balances aggravated Pitta
Caution: Herbal formulations should always be taken under an Ayurvedic practitioner’s guidance.
3. Panchakarma Therapies
- Virechana (Purgation): To cleanse the liver and gallbladder.
- Basti (Enema): For overall detox and removal of Ama.
- Abhyanga (Therapeutic oil massage): To balance doshas and improve circulation.
4. Dietary Corrections
- Avoid fried, spicy, and fermented foods.
- Include bitter and astringent tastes (leafy greens, turmeric, coriander).
- Maintain regular meal times and avoid long gaps between meals.
🧘♀️ Emotional & Karmic Connection
5. Lifestyle Practices
- Daily yoga & pranayama for liver stimulation and stress relief.
- Avoid midday sun and excessive heat exposure.
- Regular detox routines and seasonal cleanses.
Ayurveda believes the liver stores suppressed anger and resentment. Holding on to bitterness can lead to bile stagnation.
At Anammyaa Wellness, we encourage emotional healing, journaling, and counseling as part of the therapy to release toxic emotions and open the path for true wellness.
Gallstones are not just a physical ailment—they are a sign that your body is out of balance.
Instead of removing the organ, let’s restore harmony with nature. With the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, you can reverse the cause, not just the symptom.
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