Preliminary clinical trials suggest that formulas containing peppermint and related terpenes (fragrant substances found in plants) can dissolve gallstones. 1
The herb milk thistle , standardized to its silymarin content, has been shown to improve the liquidity of bile, 2 although its actual effects on gallstones in real life are unknown.
The herb milk thistle , standardized to its silymarin content, has been shown to improve the liquidity of bile, 2 although its actual effects on gallstones in real life are unknown.