Treatment Of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

We all know that alcohol consumption is a global healthcare problem. Our liver faces major injury only from the heavy consumption of ethanol. Thereby, excessive and chronic alcohol intake leads to a wide spectrum of hepatic issues, such as steatosis, fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatitis. The early response to heavy drinking is steatosis, which is characterized by the deposition of fat in hepatocytes.

INTRODUCTION

A fatty liver is generally considered a reversible condition. There are two main types of fatty liver disease: NAFLD and AFLD. Fatty liver is a condition in which excess fat is deposited inside your liver and can affect liver function  and cause liver injury. The liver is the largest organ inside our body. We all know the liver helps in the digestion of food , stores energy and removes all toxins. Alcoholic fatty liver disease is only due to excess alcohol intake. Below in this blog, we are going to learn about causes, symptoms & ayurvedic treatment for alcoholic fatty liver.

SYMPTOMS

The major symptoms of alcoholic fatty liver disease involve:

• Abdominal pain can sometimes be confused with stomach pain, but it is usually felt on the right side of the abdomen, in the centre of the belly.
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes that leads to jaundice.
• Inflammation in the legs, feet (edema), Ankles or abdomen (ascites).
• Frequent bleeding in the nose, gums or gastrointestinal tract
• Inflammation in legs , ankles and feet
• Dark, bloody stools
• Dehydration
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness in muscle
• Insomnia
• Hair loss
• Itchiness in the skin

How can alcohol affect the liver?

We all know that the liver is the most complex and major organ in the human body. The main functions of the liver include filtration of toxins, digestion of food, regulating cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and fighting against infectious diseases. All these functions are done by the hepatic cells. The liver is very resistant and has the capacity to regenerate itself. If a person consumes excessive alcohol, their liver cells may die. But the liver has the property to regenerate new cells. If there is alcohol misuse over a long period of time, it can reduce its ability to rejuvenate.

How does the liver get damaged by drinking alcohol?

The oxidative pathway is the process by which the liver breaks down the most alcohol. The enzymes involved in this pathway are alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), cytochrome P450 2E1 and catalase. These enzymes oxidize alcohol into acetaldehyde, which is then converted to acetate and excreted from the liver. In this process, many intermediate metabolites are formed, which are toxic and cause major side effects.

Example : Alcohol dehydrogenase transforms ethanol into a harmful compound called acetaldehyde, a known carcinogen. However, acetaldehyde is short-lived. But it has the potential to cause significant damage. It is quickly converted to a less toxic compound called acetate with the help of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase. Acetate is then broken down to carbon dioxide and water , mainly in tissues other than the liver.

Treatment of AFLD in Ayurveda

According to the Ayurvedic concept, alcohol-fatty liver disease can be controlled and balanced by the various herbs. There are a number of herbal remedies given in Ayurveda; one must focus on balancing the tridoshas, improving digestion, and detoxifying the liver through the intake of several herbal juices along with a strict diet plan. With the help of all these lifestyle and dietary changes. Ayurveda aims to reduce fat accumulation in the liver, reverse fatty liver, prevent complications and improve liver functions.

Herbal remedies for alcohol-fatty liver disease given by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified company.  It offers effective treatments and promotes holistic health and wellness through natural and herbal remedies and ancient traditional Ayurvedic principles. The standardised extracts of herbs are used in the formulations of medicines. For liver care, Planet Ayurveda has made an effective, reliable, and stable product that is only formulated by Dr. Vikram Chauhan with the ancient literature texts and his research.

1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna
2. Livo Plan Syrup
3. Liver Detox Formula

Product description

1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna

Yakrit Plihantak Churna, Yakrit means liver, and Pliha means spleen. This is an herbal mixture of rare herbs that helps in the elimination of toxins and  makes the liver super fit. It helps regenerate the liver cells and prevents liver failure. As per the Ayurvedic classical texts, the herbs used are yakrit uttejan and act as pitta sarak. It is in powdered form. The herbs used in this product are Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Sharpunka (Tephrosia purpurea), Kaasni (Cichorium intybus), Katuki (Picrorhiza Kurrao), Makoy (Solanum indicum) and Punarnava (Boerrhavia diffusa).

Dosage : Take half to one teaspoon twice daily, with plain water or fruit juice after meals.

2. Livo Plan Syrup

Livo Plan Syrup is specially made for the liver. This is a sugar-free syrup that can repair the hepatic cells with the help of herbs and has no side effects. The herbs used in this syrup are Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Kalmegh (Andrographispaniculata), Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum), Rohitaka (Tecomella undulata), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Trayamana (Gentiana kurroo), Patol (Trichosanthes dioica), Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Pitpapda (Fumaria indica), Sharpunka (Tephrosia purpurea), Dugdhapheni (Taraxacum officinale) and Kasni (Cichorium intybus).

Dosage : Take one to two teaspoons twice a day or as prescribed by the Ayurvedic practitioner.

3. Liver Detox Formula

Planet Ayurveda liver detox formula is in capsule form and is made with the standardised extracts of herbs. It helps cleanse the liver and also helps in the removal of toxins from the body. Also, this helps maintain  the imbalance in hormonal levels. Just taking these natural and herbal capsules daily can help improve the hepatic cells without any harm. The herbs used in these capsules are Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Jhavuka (Tamarix gallica), Himsra (Capparis spinosa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Kasni (Cichorium intybus).

Dosage : Take one or two capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION

This article concluded that the liver is the most important  organ of the human body. Fatty liver is the main concern nowadays, and it has many other side effects. Overdosing alcohol can be fatal for anyone. This can cause major effects on the whole body, and it is hard to treat with medicines. Doctors will only suggest a liver transplant. Planet Ayurveda gave us an effective liver treatment with all the rare and known herbs.  All the herbs given above are specifically used to treat the liver without any side effects. One can be treated with the herbal formulations of Planet Ayurveda. It is mandatory to follow the diet consistently without fail; only then will one be treated.