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Herb Corner
Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in
Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Masters
of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. A
member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the
American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522
BENEFICIAL HERBS FOR YOUR
GALLBLADDER
Your Gallbladder is a small little organ that
Take Control of Your Health With collects and concentrates the bile made in the
Herbs - Mankind’s Oldest Medicine liver that your body needs to coat and protect
Herbs have been used as a standard practice the intestines and for the breakdown of fats and
of complementary health-care for thousands of proteins. Usually the gallbladder goes unnoticed unless
years. History has accumulated a vast knowledge it becomes inflamed, infected or clogged with stones;
of healing with plants providing us with a huge vari- that’s when you feel an intense pain in the upper right
ety of healing options. side of the abdomen that at first feels like a bad case of
There are over 750,000 plants on the planet indigestion.
Earth and they all contain chemical compounds If this should happen to you, please go to see the doctor
that can be converted into hormones, vitamins and to rule out large stones that can cause a rupture; this is
minerals that address the root cause of the condi- very dangerous and should be taken care of medically.
tion, not just the symptoms. They work like preci- If you have had a bad taste in your mouth, re-occurring
indigestion, low energy, headaches, sleep problems,
sion instruments providing over-all support for the hormonal imbalances or low-libido you may want to think
body. The Herb Corner carries all your herbal needs about taking some steps towards toning your gallbladder.
and all herbs are 100% organic.
There are some herbs like Dandelion root, Turmeric,
Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant on Staff Artichoke, Celindine and Milk Thistle that help to increase
the amount of bile produced by the liver; this helps
prevent the build up of stones. Be careful with these if
We Sell More Than Just Herbs! you already know that you have stones because they may
be too stimulating and cause more problems. Only if you
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Earrings, , Raw and Tumbled Gemstones, can be used to soften and breakup those stones Parsley
Gemstone Animals, Eggs & Spheres, Salt Lamps in root, Couch Grass or Gold Coin Grass may be of help for
various sizes and shapes, Sage, Candles, multi- some types of stones. Dandelion root, Gentian, Milk Thistle
colored LED lightboxes,, Lip Balms, and Oregon Grape root are liver cleansing herbs that work
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Oils, Unique Tea Diffusers, Tea Pots and nutritional deficiencies. A possible formula to support
& Oriental Mugs, Herbal Tumblers the gallbladder and liver to reduce pain, inflammation,
infections and soften and dissolve small stones would
and much, much more!!! contain 1part Dandelion root, 1/2part Oregon Grape
root 1part Marshmallow, 1part Couch Grass, 1/2part
Specializing In All Natural Products Peppermint and 1/2part Chamomile as a tea or a tincture.
Along with these herbs the malic acid and pectin in
The Herb Corner organic apple juice can be useful for softening stones
and moving stagnant bile from the liver. Another product
from the kitchen is white horseradish; taking 1 teaspoon
and Learning Center of fresh horseradish juice every 10 minutes can help to
fend off a mild gallbladder attack. What I like to do for my
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 gallbladder is to take ½ fresh squeezed lemon and ½ cup
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne * 321-757-7522 water and drink that before my meals.
With some dietary changes and the use of herbs and
www.HerbCorner.net some items that you may have in the refrigerator can help
to keep your gallbladder happy and healthy for years.
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