What happens in Jaundice?

A condition in which the skin, mucous membranes, and white region of the eyes change their normal color to palish yellow. The body fluids may also vary in color. When this happens it means a person has jaundice. 

The bilirubin levels increases in the body which result in this dysfunction. 

Types of Jaundice

The three types are: 

• Pre-hepatic:  When the excessive red blood cells break down, it leads to an imbalance in the liver. The ability of the liver is compromised and the bilirubin is not conjugated well. 

• Hepatic (Hepatocellular): The hepatic cells do not function properly in this case. Here, the bilirubin remains unconjugated. Usually, conjugated bilirubin is excreted normally, but the unconjugated one remains in the bloodstream causing jaundice. 

• Post-hepatic: In the third type, there is obstruction of biliary drainage. Since it is not excreted out, it aggravates and causes a problem in the body. 

The causes of Jaundice

1. Poor diet and inactive lifestyle 
2. Viruses such as Hepatitis A, B, & C, and Epstein Barr virus. 
3. Alcohol
4. Autoimmune disorders. 
5. Metabolic defects
6. Certain medications
7. Gallstones
8. Inflammation of the gall bladder

The signs & symptoms of jaundice. 

The symptoms that a person experiences other than losing the pigment are:

1. Fatigue 
2. Abdominal pain
3. Vomiting & nausea
4. Fever
5. Pale urine
6. Weight loss

How is jaundice diagnosed? 

The tests that are performed to diagnose this condition include: 

1. Physical examination’
2. Dosha analysis & Ayurvedic examination
3. Urinalysis
4. Complete blood count
5. Liver chemistries

The Ayurvedic treatment for jaundice: 

Ayurveda is an ancient science that aims to deal with a disease or disorder in a purely natural approach. Natural ways and products are used that help in managing the malfunction and heal the body without worsening the already existing conditions using ayurvedic treatment for jaundice. The methodology involves the consumption of herbs, and spices, modification sin diet/lifestyle, and along with this regular practice of meditation and yoga.

Natural herbs have a plethora of benefits. These herbs protect, prevent the body from diseases, and also help in managing the disorder. 

The best and most effective Ayurvedic herbs for jaundice:

• Garlic: It is a powerful antioxidant that helps in liver detoxification. It is useful for jaundice treatment.      

How can it be consumed?

• The garlic powder will do wonders for your health. 
• Eating raw cloves can also help the condition. 
• One can also saute the food with garlic for taste and relief. 

• Ginger: It has excellent antioxidative properties. It is helpful to the liver as it is hypolipidemic. 

How can it be consumed?

• Dry ginger chunks can be used. One can chew these for the benefits. 
• Sip on ginger tea or ginger water to see the results. 
• It can also be used in the form of powder. 
• Tulsi: This herb is commonly found in households. It has hepatoprotective properties and helps in fighting off infections. 

How can it be used?

• The leaves can be used in the form of infusion into the water. 
• One can also make herbal tea with its leaves. 
• Another way is to keep the leaves in the mouth and suck them. 

1. Giloy: It protects the liver and due to the property of an immunity booster, it helps the body heal. 

How can it be consumed?

• The giloy can be used in powdered form. 
• Giloy juice is the best remedy as it helps in removing toxins from the body. 
• The easiest way is to chew on the stem of this herb. It shows great results. 
• Triphala: This herb is a mixture of three herbs and is useful in providing essential nutrients to the body. Triphala improves the functioning of the liver by balancing the bilirubin levels. 

How can it be consumed?

• Triphala churna is the best way to eliminate toxic substances from the body. 
• The other way is to have its juice which will help in providing nutrients to the body as well as will boost immunity.

Conclusion

These herbs immensely help the body and have multiple benefits. But before taking any medicine or consuming these herbs, you must consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who will first comprehensively study the medical history of the patient and then will prescribe the medications according to the existing conditions. Let the expertise and experience decide the dosage of these formulated herbal medicines. So, adopt Ayurveda to live a disease-free life.