Common Causes of Gallbladder stone
- Heavy, fatty meals that overload kapha and pitta
- Irregular eating patterns weakening agni (digestive fire)
- Suppressed hunger or indigestion causing bile stasis
- Hormonal imbalance increasing kapha dominance
- Genetic predisposition and sedentary lifestyle habits
Symptoms of Gallbladder stone
- Sudden sharp pain in the right upper abdomen
- Indigestion, bloating, and heaviness after fatty meals
- Nausea or vomiting during painful episodes
- Yellowing of skin or eyes if bile flow is blocked
- Belching and bitter taste in the mouth
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Gallbladder stone
- Deepana, pācana herbs to kindle digestive fire gently
- Tikta (bitter) and kaṣāya (astringent) tastes to balance pitta and kapha
- Śodhana therapies like virecana (purgation) for clearing bile channels
- Herbs like bhūmyāmalakī and kutki supporting liver and bile health
- Lifestyle care, light diet, regular meals, mindful stress reductional