Who It’s For: Adults
Use For: Digestive disturbances, especially gallbladder problems, and problems of digestion such as spasms, flatulence, and colic; improved bile flow.
How It Works: Gallbladder issues affect many people, whether it is inefficient bile flow, gallbladder congestion or gallstones – that occur in up to 20 percent of Canadian women and 10 per cent of men by the age of 60. Gallbladder problems can flare up as pain, gas, spasms, nausea, or diarrhea and can be exacerbated by rich, fatty foods, dairy products, fried foods, and refined sugars.
Galbladder Support specifically works to reduce congestion in the gallbladder and helps to relieve discomfort that can arise from gallbladder issues. 7 herbs work together in synergy, including:
* Not for use for those who already have gallstones (cholagogues can mobilize a stone that clogs the bile duct – causing issues). If you have gallstones, consult a healthcare provider before use.
NPN:
80038153
NPN Use Claim:
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances, such as dyspepsia, and to help increase bile flow (cholagogue).
Dosage: Adults: Take 2 mL (60 drops) 3-4 times daily, in a little water, after meals or as needed.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking any other medication or if you have anaemia, stomach ulcers, or excess stomach acid. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.
Contraindications: Do not use: if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face and feet) or are taking products containing diuretics, corticosteroids or licorice; if you have kidney, liver or gall bladder disorders, bowel obstruction or intestinal spasms; if you have a protein S deficiency, as wild yam may increase the risk of thrombosis; if you have hormone sensitive conditions such as uterine, endometrial, breast, or ovarian cancer, as well as endometriosis and uterine fibroids; if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/Carrot family. Stop use and seek medicinal attention immediately if you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heartbeat and/or difficulty breathing. Discontinue use if you develop symptoms of liver trouble.
Known Adverse Reactions: Hypersensitivity/allergy has been known to occur, in which case discontinue use. symptoms of liver trouble.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris, root bark), Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale, whole plant), Turmeric (Curcuma longa, rhizome), Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa, root), Peppermint (Mentha x piperita, leaf), Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis, root), Sweet Fennel
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Alcohol, Distilled water, Vegetable glycerine