Jaundice is a condition wherein there occur mucous membranes and there is a yellow discoloration of skin.
According Modern medicine, Jaundice is not a disease but rather a sign or symptom that can occur in many different diseases such as liver disorders like liver infection, gallstones and cirrhosis of liver. In Ayurveda, Jaundice is known as Kamala.
Ayurvedic treatment of Jaundice involves pacifying aggravated body energies using herbs that stimulate the function of the liver and increase the flow of bile in the bile duct. Digestion is also restored with the help of a customized diet plan to ensure efficient metabolism.
Symptoms:
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Yellowish discoloration of the eyes, skin and nail
- Flatulence
- Lack of appetite
- Burning sensation in the body
- Low-grade fever
- Indigestion
- Excessive thirst
- Loss of libido
Causes:
Jaundice is a disease caused due to vitiation of the pitta dosha. It is called as kamala.
Increased intake of oily, spicy, sour, salty, acidic and very hot foods causes Pitta dosha increased. Pitta dosha controls the bile pigments. Hence, jaundice is a disease of the liver. It can occur when there is an obstruction in the bile duct.The increased Pitta dosha impairs the blood and the muscle tissue of the liver, causing obstruction in the bile duct or liver and thus Pitta (bile) is thrown back into the blood leading to discoloration of the eyes and skin.
Sleeping in the daytime, excessive physical work, overindulgence in sexual activity, suppressing the natural urges of the body, and psychological factors like lust, fear, anger, and stress can also be causative factors in cases of Jaundice.
Ayurvedic Medicine for Fever, Diet & Lifestyle:
- Avoid Pitta-aggravating foods like hot, spicy, oily, and heavy foods; eat a vegetarian diet, refined flour, polished rice (white rice), mustard oil, mustard seeds, asafetida, peas, canned and preserved foods, cakes, pastries, chocolates, alcoholic beverages, and aerated drinks.
- Increase intake of whole-wheat flour, brown rice, mangoes, bananas, tomatoes, spinach, potatoes, Indian gooseberries (amla), grapes, radishes, lemons, dried dates, raisins, almonds, and cardamom.
- Take complete rest and avoid stressful conditions such as anxiety or anger.
Home Remedy:
- Ayurvedic medicine for liver have been best treatment for Jaundice. Ayurveda treatment removes all the increases pitta doshas from body and maintains the perfect level of pitta in body that helps to fight with Jaundice.
Note:
Medicine should be taken according to vaidya/docter
Treatment with Remedies and Ayurvedic Medicine