Ayurvedic Treatment Of Liver Disease With Herbal Remedies

Abstract

Liver is an important organ in our body. It has many functions like removal of toxins from our body. Its optimum health should be maintained. Nowadays we people are becoming liver conscious and we understand the importance of a healthy liver. The liver is one of the most vital organs in our body. Sometimes we can live without some organs but we cannot live without a liver as it’s very important for the human body. The liver helps in detoxifying the body it clears and detoxifies blood. Liver plays an important role in digestion. It also secretes protein, enzymes and hormones. So let’s have a Look!

Liver Disease

Introduction

The liver produces the substance known as bile. Bile helps in removing the waste materials from the body. There are many other functions of the liver. For eg production of bile, production of certain proteins, conversion of glucose into glycogen, removing harmful and toxic substances from blood, regulates blood clotting. Liver removes harmful substances by bile and blood. Harmful substances which are present in bile enter the intestine and from there it gets excreted in the form of feces and toxins which are present in blood are removed through the kidney in the form of urine.

Causes

There are many causes such as infections by bacteria and viruses. Infections are of different types like Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Some autoimmune disorders also cause liver disease. Genetic factor is also responsible for liver damage. Cancer, alcohol abuse, certain medications, consuming toxic substances.

Stages of the Liver disease

There are four stages

  1. Hepatitis
  2. Fibrosis
  3. Cirrhosis
  4. Liver failure

1. Hepatitis

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. It can be fatal because it is a dangerous condition. There are two types of hepatitis. Viral and non viral hepatitis. Viral hepatitis consists of Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E. These are the most common types of hepatitis.

2. Fibrosis

Scarring of the liver healthy tissue is known as fibrosis. It is reversible disease

3. Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is characterized by permanent scarring of tissues of the liver. Usually these conditions occur due to prolonged abuse of alcohol and drugs etc. This condition occurs gradually over many years.

4. Liver failure

Liver failure is characterized by inability of the liver to perform its optimum functions. This condition requires liver transplant, without liver transplant it can be fatal in its final stage.

Fatty Liver Disease

When excess fats accumulate in the liver then it leads to fatty liver. It is very common nowadays because of a sedentary lifestyle. It is of two types.

  1. Alcoholic : It is caused by consumption of excess alcohol
  2. Non alcoholic : other factors leads to this condition

If this condition is not well treated on time then it may damage the liver and will cause complications.

Sign and symptoms

  • Yellowing of skin
  • Yellowing of eyes
  • Abdominal pain
  • welling in legs
  • Indigestion
  • Mental confusion
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Itchy skin
  • Dark urine
  • Pale stool
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Uneasiness

Risk factors

  1. Alcohol intake
  2. Obesity
  3. Type 2 diabetes
  4. Tattoos or body piercings
  5. Shared needles to inject drugs
  6. Contact with other people’s blood and body fluids
  7. Family history of liver disease

Management of liver

Treatment consists

Lifestyle modifications, losing weight, not drinking alcohol, maintain healthy weight. Some liver diseases need medicines and if the condition is severe then the liver needs to be transplanted.

Do’s

  1. Consume legumes
  2. Turmeric
  3. Exercise
  4. Do workout
  5. Eat vegetables
  6. Intake plenty of fluids

Don’ts

  1. Avoid alcohol and smoking
  2. Don’t consume red meat
  3. Avoid some dairy products like milk cheese

Ayurvedic overview

Liver is known as Yakrit in ayurveda. Ayurveda believes if liver health is not healthy then it may imbalance all the three doshas that is vata pitta kapha. Imbalance in the health of the liver along with all three doshas will impact liver health. Our liver contains Agni which is a principle of ayurveda. Agni means enzyme. This Agni helps in digesting the food. When Agni is in good condition then it digests food properly and nourishes the body.

Ayurvedic management of liver

Ayurveda manages the condition as per the dosha vitiation. There are three doshas in ayurveda Vata Pitta and Kapha. Liver disease treatment in Ayurveda is based on Agni. The food we consume gets broken down by the Agni. After breaking down into smaller particles it gets absorbed in the body through the bloodstream. There are many drugs which are available in Ayurveda that helps in maintaining liver health.

Yakrit Plihantak churna by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a certified company which produces ayurvedic medicines. Planet Ayurveda’s objective is to make herbal medicines based on ancient science and methods. Their formulation is 100 percent pure and does not contain any additives or chemicals that are harmful. Their goal is to provide genuine treatment to everybody by means of ayurvedic herbal medicines.


Yakrit Plihantak Churna

Yakrit Plihantak Churna

Description

This is the formulation made for the betterment and curing of liver disease. It is pure herbal medicine. It does not contain any harmful additives and chemicals. It is 100 percent pure ayurvedic medicine. This ayurvedic formulation is made by combination of several herbal drugs such as Kalmegha, Bhumi Amla, Sharpunkha, Kaasni, Bhringraj and Punarnava.This formulation is made for the betterment of liver health.

Ingredients

  1. Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba) : It is an ayurvedic herb which is very beneficial for the liver. It protects the liver from destruction from toxins and harmful substances. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  2. Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus Niruri) : It has many health benefits. It protects the liver and helps in the functioning of the liver. It reduces and heals the damage which is done by the toxins.
  3. Kaasni (Cichorium Intybus) : It has many functions like protecting the liver, it stimulates bile secretion and helps in digestion. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it is very beneficial for liver health.
  4. Sharpunkha (Tephrosia Purpurea) : It protects the liver from damage from toxins and harmful substances and drugs. It reduces inflammation and improves digestion and overall health.
  5. Kalmegh (Andrographis Paniculata) : It has many health benefits for liver health. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and plays an important role in protection of the liver. It helps in bile synthesis and promotes liver function.

It is indicated in many liver and spleen health problems such as

  1. Fatty liver
  2. Jaundice
  3. Liver cirrhosis
  4. Hepatomegaly
  5. High cholesterol
  6. Liver failure
  7. Liver fibrosis
  8. Hepatitis
  9. Splenomegaly
  10. Liver infection
  11. Weak liver function

Dosage : 1 Teaspoon twice daily after meal

Form : Yakrit Plihantak Churna comes in powder form

Conclusion

Liver is a vital organ in our body. It has many important roles and functions in our body like metabolism, detoxification, and synthesis of some proteins etc. Nowadays liver problems are increasing rapidly because of unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. It can be cured by medications and a healthy lifestyle. Yakrit Plihantak Churna is a pure ayurvedic herbal formulation made by planet ayurveda. Yakrit Plihantak Churna should be used to see better results.

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Dr. Vikram Chauhan

https://www.planetayurveda.com

Dr. Vikram Chauhan (MD - Ayurveda) is a Globally Renowned Ayurveda Physician with Expertise of more than 25 Years. He is the CEO & Founder of http://www.PlanetAyurveda.com, a leading Ayurveda Brand, Manufacturing, and Export Company with a Chain of Clinics and Branches in the US, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and other parts of the World. He is also an Ayurveda Author who has written Books on Ayurveda, translated into Many European Languages. One of his Books is "Ayurveda – God’s Manual for Healing". He is on a Mission to Spread Ayurveda All Over the Planet through all the Possible Mediums. With his Vast Experience in Herbs and their Applied Uses, he is successfully treating Numerous Patients suffering from Various Ailments with the help of the Purest Herbal Supplements, Diet, and Lifestyle, according to the Principles of Ayurveda. For More Details, visit - www.planetayurveda.com, www.alwaysayurveda.com

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