Gallstone and kidney stones often occur together. When either kind of stone exists, the liver, kidneys and the whole system cannot work efficiently. Because the kidneys and gallbladder are very close to each other, the stagnation of one organ often causes the other organ to become sluggish too. Gallstones and kidney stones usually occur together because both stones are very often the result of stagnation. In order to reduce the chance of having stone accumulation and stagnation again, it is better to cleanse both kidney stones and gallstones.

1. Gallstone and kidney stone formation
Gallstones may be caused by chemical disturbance, faulty diet, liver sluggishness or toxicity, gallbladder stagnation or bile stasis which is often the result of sluggish liver. Absorption of fluid by the gallbladder occurs to a much greater extent than normal when there is stasis of bile in the biliary system. Gallbladder bile becomes very concentrated as a result, and cholesterol crystallizes out of solution, the crystals so formed gradually growing into
large gallstones. When the kidneys are sluggish, they do not empty during urination. As a result, the stagnant urine may become too concentrated and eventually calcium salts crystallize out. Estrogen replacement therapy and
birth control pills are common contributing factors to these problems because they weaken the liver and gallbladder.

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2. Gallstone symptoms and gallstone removal
Based on the Chinese gallbladder "meridians" , gallstones may be associated with headaches, shoulder and neck pain. According to Chinese medicine, when gallstones are present, the weak gallbladder makes energy flow along the meridians sluggish and result in tense and tight feeling. If blood circulation becomes so poor that the blood flow becomes stagnant, pain is the result. The presence of gallstones is often a contributing factor to weak spleen because the nerves on the spleen and gallbladder are connected to each other. 

Sleep problem is another common symptom with gallstones. In more severe cases, the gallstones may cause dizziness, bad taste in the mouth, vomiting of the bile, painful flanks, aggravation, anger and depression, Insomnia and nightmares or hot and cold flushes. These symptoms are often reduced significantly after the gallstones are removed. Gallstones may take up to 25 years to show symptoms.

Women are four times more likely to have gallstones than men. It is suspected that pregnancy and childbirth may make the abdominal area more stagnant and become susceptible to gallstone formation. More gallstones (accordingly to some researches) develop in people who are obese or eat a high fat diet. It is now believed that bile stasis or gallbladder stagnation is a major cause of gallstone formation.

Sometimes congested liver causes sleep disorders including difficulty in falling asleep and waking up several times through the night. After the liver becomes healthier  with the help of Chinese herbs, the sleep improves. But after the gallstones are flushed out, the sleeping pattern gets back to normal completely.

In order to soften and crush the gallstones before flushing and to successfully flush them out of the system the basic herb Chin-chien Tsao is used in many combination with other herbs depending upon other symptoms.

3. Kidney stone symptoms and treatment
According to Chinese medicine, the kidneys support the bones. Healthy kidneys are essential for strong bones. Other than pain in the kidney area, Kidney Stone may be associated with lower back and knee pain and may even cause hematuria (blood in urine), painful or difficult urination or cold sweat.Weak kidneys may also lead to weak bones, poor head hair and disorders in the ears. Osteoporosis is a major health concern with many older people. One of the solutions to the problem may lie in maintaining healthy kidneys. Weak kidneys may cause increased urinary losses of calcium and phosphates due to the kidneys’ inability to form an acid urine.