Natural Healing for Chronic Liver Diseases in Ayurveda
Abstract
The liver is an important internal organ of our body. It helps in many body functions from digestion to metabolism. But due to many reasons, the liver gets prone to certain diseases that can be hard to treat and progress with time. We are going to discuss all the common liver diseases that hamper the liver and if not controlled in the acute stage becomes chronic and affects the body’s health directly. We will let you know the detailed management of liver diseases offered by Planet Ayurveda, further in this article.
Introduction
Chronic liver disease is a group of fatal diseases that affects liver health. These diseases progress slowly and affect the liver and body health due to their abnormal response. Some of the commonly found diseases in the liver at the chronic stage are-
- Genetic liver diseases
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Alcoholic liver disease
These are some common liver diseases in general that are found in chronic stages. The genetic diseases of the liver are found from birth and are hard to treat. Liver cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver damage that results due to the ignorance of fatty liver, which can further change into liver cancer. The liver is the base for fatal Hepatitis infections that need appropriate management. Autoimmune liver diseases are very hard to manage and are managed till chronic stages.
Ayurvedic Aspect
Liver diseases in Ayurveda are known as ‘Yakrit Rogas’. Where yakrit refers to the liver and organs to diseases. According to Ayurveda, yakrit is a seat of Pitta dosha. This pitta dosha makes the liver helpful in managing metabolism, digestion, and other essential body functions effectively. The aggravated pitta dosha will imbalance all the body dosha, and all the body functions led by it. Many liver diseases are recorded due to body imbalances. Some of these are treated fully like jaundice, but the impact of it remains forever, and some of them are long-term diseases that need long-term management.
Causes
The causes of the occurrence of liver diseases are many. While most commonly known cause that leads to these chronic liver diseases are-
- Genetics
- Alcohol consumption
- Metabolic disorders
- Drug abuse
- Viral infections
Symptoms
Symptoms associated with abnormal liver disease are a lot. The range of symptoms that are associated with the liver is huge and includes all the abnormalities that a liver function fails to justify.
Common Symptoms are
- Jaundice
- Nausea with vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Mental confusion
- Edema
- Ascites
- Abdominal swelling
- Loss of appetite
- Change in urine and stool appearance and patterns
- Hormonal changes
- Behavior changes
- Causes abnormalities in other body organ’s functioning
- Swelling in legs
- Bruising
- Spider angioma
- Easy bleeding
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of liver disorders involves
- Medical history evaluation
- Blood tests
- Liver function test
- Stools and urine examination
- CT scan
- Ultrasonography
- Liver biopsy
Treatment
Treatment of liver diseases includes
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Anti-viral drugs for hepatitis
- Diuretics
- Immunosuppressant’s
- Treatment of complications
- Diet and weight management
- Liver transplant
Herbal Medicines by Planet Ayurveda for Chronic Liver Disease
Planet Ayurveda prepared various medicines through authentic ways in its pharmacy to serve the nation as well as the world with naturally prepared pure herbal medicines. The medicines prepared by the company are used in the management and treatment of many body and mental ailments. All medicines are free from toxic chemicals and do not contain harmful preservatives.
Medications by Planet Ayurveda recommended for the management of various chronic liver disorders are
Product Description
1. Yakritplihantak Churn
This Churna is prepared from extracts of Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri-that is supreme herb for keeping liver healthy), kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), etc. These herbs have the property to detoxify the liver by excreting toxins from the body through urine or other methods. This churna is helpful in many liver diseases including- Ascites, fatty liver, enzymes imbalance, etc. This churna along with other medicines can ease the symptoms of abnormal liver successfully.
Dosage- Take 1 teaspoon twice daily.
2. Liver Detox Formula
This is an herbal liver formula that balances all three body energies- Vata, pitta, and Kapha. These capsules contain herbs such as- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Makoy (Solanum nigrum), Himsra (Capparis spinosa), etc. This formula is used in all types of liver problems, which work wonderfully by eliminating the toxins from the body. These capsules can regenerate the damaged liver tissues and cells in tissue damaging liver disorders. This formula can also be used as a supplement that can prevent the occurrence of any liver disease.
Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice daily.
3. Phyllanthus Niruri
This is a single herbal formulation that has multiple benefits for liver functioning as it contains purified natural extracts of Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri). The whole plant of bhumi amla is used for medicinal purposes. The hepatoprotective, anti-oxidant, and anti viral properties of bhumi amla makes it efficient to be used in all types of liver disorders, that may include Hepatitis, acute liver inflammation, chronic fever due to viral infections hampering liver, etc. This medicine is also a natural blood purifier and its anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce inflammation in many liver abnormalities very efficiently.
Dosage– Take 2 capsules twice daily.
4. Indian Echinacea Capsules
Indian Echinacea also commonly known as Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is standardly used in the manufacturing of these single herbal ayurvedic capsules. Kalmegh has Yakrit-uttejak (Liver functions sustenance) properties that work by balancing vitiated pitta and kapha dosha. It is a natural blood cleanser that purifies the blood impurities by eliminating toxins from the body. These capsules can work wonderfully in majority liver functions due to its immunity boosting, blood purifying, anti-microbial, anti-allergic, and immunomodulatory properties, etc. Viral hepatitis, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, and fatty liver are known to be treated with these capsules along with other medicines and proper treatment.
Dosage– Take 2 capsules twice daily.
Conclusion
Liver disorders are fatal no doubt and need proper management and care to stop their progression. They are long-term disorders that need long-term treatment. Ayurveda is best for long-term management due to the zero adverse effect rates of these medicines. Also, these herbal medicines have multiple benefits when consumed by the body. Do not think and do not delay, just book your appointment with an Ayurveda expert at www.planetayurveda.com. Heal yourself naturally with the magic of Ayurveda.
