Gallstones

The treatment of Gallstone mainly relied on surgery in the past. Acupuncture was introduced into the treatment of Gallstone together with ear acupuncture and auricular pressure pill since 1950s. Acupuncture can significantly improve clinical symptoms and it is becoming more and more popular nowadays.

The mechanism of dissolving and discharging gallstones with acupuncture:

Acupuncture can increase the flow of bile; reduce the volume of gallbladder; promote the emptying and peristalsis of gallbladder; generate repeatedly tension and relaxation for the sphincter, thus cause the dissolving and discharging of stones.

Kidney stones

As gallstones, acupuncture was introduced into the treatment of Kidney stones since 1950s

The mechanism of dissolving and discharging Kidney stones with acupuncture:

Acupuncture can increase the peristaltic amplitude of ureter and urine flow, and help to promote the dissolving and discharging of stones.