How to use oats to treat gallstone disease

Oats are a cereal with a rich chemical composition. It has a beneficial effect on the body in various diseases, including the gallbladder. But few people know how to use it correctly for treatment so as not to harm themselves. We will tell you whether you can drink oat decoction if you have gallstones.

Attention! The information is provided for reference. Do not self-medicate. Before using any means, including “folk” ones, it is necessary to consult a specialist (therapist).

The role of oats in the treatment of cholelithiasis

Oats have high nutritional properties. Rolled oatmeal, which is obtained from it, is widely used in dietary nutrition, as it has the property of enveloping and soothing the mucous membrane of the digestive tract.

Healing decoctions made from oats dissolve small stones and remove sand from the gallbladder. This cereal is considered a powerful choleretic agent. The substances contained in it dilute the secretion, which prevents its stagnation in the bile ducts and the formation of stones.

Reference. Treatment of cholelithiasis with oat products is not recommended if the formations are too large. They can get stuck in the ducts.

Does oats have a choleretic effect or not?

Before treatment with any folk remedies, be sure to consult with your doctor. In addition to its beneficial properties, oats also have some contraindications.

The cereal has a strong choleretic effect, so improper use of decoctions from it can provoke hepatic colic.And if there are particularly large stones, there is a risk of ending up on the operating table.

For the preparation of medicines, only unpeeled oats are used, since in this form they retain the maximum amount of useful substances. The cereal is sold in any grocery store.

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Composition, calorie content and medicinal properties of oat broth

The composition of oats is very rich; it contains almost all the vitamins and microelements necessary for the body.

Chemical composition of 100 g of product:

• vitamins E – 10.4% of the daily value;
• group B – 57.6%;
• manganese – 249.3%;
• copper – 62.8%;
• calcium – 18.4%;
• phosphorus – 55.3%;
• potassium – 17.2%;
• zinc – 30.1%;
• iron – 34.1%;
• silicon – 3333.3%.

Vitamins increase immunity, slow down the aging process, and protect blood vessels from destruction. Microelements normalize water-salt metabolism, the functioning of the nervous, muscular, skeletal and digestive systems.

The nutritional value of oats per 100 g of product is:

• calories – 316 g, 20.51% of the daily value;
• carbohydrates – 55.1 g, 39.08%;
• water – 14 g, 0.51%;
• dietary fiber – 12 g, 60%;
• proteins – 10 g, 10.87%;
• fats – 6.2 g, 9.12%.

Due to the content of a large number of useful substances, oats have extensive therapeutic effects on the body:

• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• normalizes bile production and its outflow;
• prevents the formation of sand and stones in the gall bladder;
• increases performance;
• normalizes metabolism;
• restores digestion;
• prevents the development of atherosclerosis;
• removes toxins and waste from the body.

Oats are used to prevent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

How to prepare and drink oat decoction for treatment

To treat diseases of the digestive system, including cholelithiasis, oat water, kvass, jelly and herbal infusions are used.

Decoction

Oat decoction can be prepared with either water or milk. The first is used for the treatment and prevention of gallbladder diseases, while a milk decoction is more suitable for pathologies of the stomach and kidneys.

Method for preparing oat water decoction:

1. Rinse 200 g of grains.
2. Soak for 1 hour.
3. Rinse again.
4. Pour 1 liter of water and simmer over medium heat for at least 30 minutes.
5. Strain and cool.

Take the product on an empty stomach or 2 hours after meals. Quantity is not limited.

Kissel

Oat jelly for gallstone disease is prepared for 3 days.

Cooking method:

1. Pour 500 g of grains into 1.5 liters of water.
2. Leave for 3 days.
3. Strain.
4. Simmer the resulting liquid over low heat until thickened.

Add a little honey or berries to the finished jelly. Take 100 ml on an empty stomach.

Reference. During the treatment of gallstone disease with oatmeal jelly, it is recommended to adhere to a diet. For the entire course, fatty, fried, smoked and canned foods are removed from the diet.

Kvass

Kvass from this cereal can be prepared in different ways: only from oats, with the addition of medicinal and spicy herbs, garlic, etc. For treatment, it is best to use kvass without any additional ingredients.

Cooking method:

1. Rinse 500 g of oats with running water.
2. Pour it into a deep bowl.
3. Add 3 tbsp to the grain. l. Sahara.
4. Fill 2/3 full with warm water.
5. Add boiling water - 3 l.
6. Seal the container tightly.
7. Leave for a day.
8. Remove floating grain.
9. Drain the infusion.
10. Pour in clean warm water.
11. Add 2 tbsp. l. honey
12. Cover the dish with gauze.
13. Leave for 2 days in a warm place.
14. Strain and store in a cool place for 2 days.

Drink oatmeal kvass several times a day 15 minutes before meals.

Other

Medicinal herbs are added to oat decoctions for the treatment of cholelithiasis, which significantly enhance the healing effect.

Recipe No. 1

Cooking method:

1. Pour 3 tbsp. l. oats 200 ml of water and leave for at least 1 hour.
2. Add 2 tbsp to the infusion. l. lingonberry leaves and birch buds.
3. Pour in 4 liters of water.
4. Leave in the refrigerator for 1 day.
5. Prepare a decoction of 2 tbsp. l. rose hips and 1 liter of water.
6. Bring the oatmeal infusion to a boil over low heat.
7. Add 3 tbsp. l. knotweed and 2 tbsp. l. corn silks.
8. Simmer for 25 minutes.
9. Cool, strain and combine with rose hip decoction.
10. Store in a cool, dark place.

Reception regimen:

1. Day one: ¼ tbsp. 3 times a day.
2. Day two: ½ tbsp. 3 times a day.
3. From 3 to 7 days: ½ tbsp. 2 times a day.

Recipe No. 2

Cooking method:

1. Pour 1 liter of water 1 tbsp. oats.
2. Bring to a boil over low heat.
3. Cook for at least 30 minutes, add water if necessary.
4. Close the container with the broth tightly, wrap it and put it away until it cools completely.
5. Strain.
6. Add the juice of ½ lemon and 1 tbsp. l. honey

Take 100 ml 30 minutes before meals three times a day.

Duration of therapy

The duration of treatment with oats for gallstone disease depends on several factors. These include:

• severity of the disease;
• the presence of concomitant pathologies;
• the body's response to therapy;
• selected recipe.

The minimum course of treatment is 1 week, the maximum is 2 months. In some cases it is repeated after a short break.

Contraindications

The use of oat decoctions is strictly contraindicated for:

• diarrhea;
• large stones in the gall bladder;
• cholecystitis;
• enteritis;
• colitis.

Any folk remedies for removing gallstones can be used only after consulting a doctor and a thorough examination.

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Conclusion

There are a lot of oat recipes for the treatment of cholelithiasis, so choosing the right one will not be difficult. If all the rules are followed, it will be possible to normalize the functioning of the gallbladder in a short time and prevent the formation of stones.