Jaundice / Hepatitis
The most common of all liver ailments, this
results in an increase in the bile pigments and bilurubin in the
blood, giving the skin and mucus membrane a yellow tinge. And is
called `Kamala' in Ayurveda.
Symptoms
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Extreme weakness
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Severe headaches
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Constipation
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Nausea
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Yellow discoloration of the eyes, tongue, skin and urine
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Dull ache in the liver region of stomach.
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Possible itching all over the body
Root Causes
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Excessive circulation of pitta (bile pigments) in the
blood. Occurs when there is any obstruction in the bile
duct or impairment of the functions of the liver or
excessive destruction of the red blood cells.
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Ailments as typhoid, malaria, yellow fever, tuberculosis
affect the liver to some extent
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Viral infections.
Healing Options
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Herbs
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Ghritkumari (Aloe vera)
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Kakmachi (Solanum nigrum)
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Jaundice Berry (Berberis
vultaris)
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Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri)
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Ayurvedic
Supplements
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Diet
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Go for the boiled & spiceless diet. With
vegetables- radish leaves, tomato, lemon . And dry
fruits- dried dates with almonds & Cardemoms
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Have plenty of sugarcane juice, orange juice,
bitter Luffa and barley water.This enhances
urination which helps eliminate excess bile
pigments in the blood.
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Lifestyle
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Yoga
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