Ayurvedic Treatment Of Jaundice
Introduction
It is very common liver disorder. Liver is vital organ of our body. It helps to breakdown the food which we consume and it is also responsible for the removal of toxins from body. Nowadays liver problems are increasing day by day due to change in lifestyle, change in eating habits, increase in consumption of alcohol and excessive intake of medicines.
What Is Jaundice?
Jaundice is also known as Icterus. It may occur at any age include infants, adults. In this condition, the skin turns to yellow color and the white parts of eye is also turned to yellow. It is due to the results of an increase in bile pigments and bilirubin in blood.
Ayurvedic View
In Ayurveda, Jaundice is known as Kamala. As per ayurveda, our body is maintained by three essential energies named as vata, pitta and kapha. Disturbance in any of three energies results in problem in body. Aggravation of pitta cause liver disturbances. Ayurveda considers deformity of Ranjak pitta (a sub type of pitta) responsible for Jaundice.
Symptoms Of Jaundice
SOME COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF JAUNDICE INCLUDE:
- Yellowish discoloration of skin and white part of eye.
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Drowsiness
- Burning sensation in body
Common Causes Of Jaundice
SOME COMMON CAUSES OF JAUNDICE ARE MENTIONED BELOW:
- Inflammation of liver (known as hepatitis).
- Excessive circulation of bile pigments in blood.
- Excessive destruction of red blood cells.
- Impairment of liver function.
- Viral infection.
- Some other disease condition like malaria, tuberculosis.
Complications Associated With Jaundice
Hyper bilirubinemia or excess of bilirubin in blood that may cause accumulation of bilirubin in central nervous system which results in neurological damage which leads to condition called Kernicterus. It depends upon the level of exposure, range from clinically unnoticeable to severe brain damage and sometimes even death may occur.
Diagnosis And Tests
- Physical examination
- Blood test – It helps to check the level of bilirubin in blood.
- Skin test – It is done with the help of device called transcutaneous bilirubinometer.
How It Works?
It works on the Ayurvedic principle. It mainly works on power of herbs that have ability to balance three energies which restore our body system to proper functioning. These herbs improve immune system and help our body to recover from ailments.
Liver Care Pack is a combo pack of different natural products, which provides solution to all types of liver ailments. It works on improving the overall functioning of liver.
Yakrit Plihantak Churna helps in correcting liver metabolism by regenerating ineffective liver cells. It has also anti inflammatory properties which moderates the condition of liver enlargement. Phyllanthus niruri Capsules It also promotes the production of red blood cells.
Echinacea Capsules have property to fight with any kind of infection.
Liver Detox Capsules which helps to remove toxins from body. Overall it is best herbal treatment for liver disease like jaundice by dhanvantary.
Dietary Guidelines
- Take proper rest
- Take proper meal which should be healthy.
- Increase intake of whole wheat flour, brown rice, amla, spinach, fruits, raisins, almonds and cardamom.
- Avoid unnecessary exercise and stressful conditions.
- Avoid hot spicy, oily and heavy food.
- Avoid intake of alcohol.
- Maintain hydration by drinking fluids.
Dietary Regimen :
- Should take light, easily digestible foods, Amlaki, Bitter items, Cow’s urine+water, butter milk.
- Should avoid spicy, sour, salty, high in fat content, heavy food items, curd, preserved and fast food.
Lifestyle:
Should avoid day sleep, night awakening, acohol, smoking.
