Common Causes of Gallstones
- Excess intake of fatty, fried, or heavy foods
- Irregular eating habits and late-night meals
- Obesity and sedentary lifestyle reducing bile flow
- Suppressed urges leading to vāta disturbance
- Pitta–kapha imbalance causing bile thickening
Symptoms of Gallstones
- Sudden, severe pain in upper abdomen or back
- Nausea or vomiting after heavy meals
- Bloating, indigestion, and gas
- Yellowing of eyes or skin in severe cases
- Bitter taste and loss of appetite
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Gallstones
- Herbs like bhūmyāmalakī and punarnavā to support bile flow
- Light, easily digestible diet with bitter greens
- Regular routines to balance vāta and pitta
- Pañcakarma cleansing, especially virecana (purgation therapy)
- Yoga and prāṇāyāma to reduce stress and improve digestion