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Root Cause of Disease
Jaundice can occur when too much bilirubin builds up in the body. This may happen when here are too many red blood cells dying or breaking down (hemolysis) and going to the liver.
Symptoms
Jaundice may appear suddenly or develop slowly over time. Symptoms of jaundice commonly include:
- Yellow skin and the white part of the eyes (sclera) — when jaundice is more severe, these areas may look brown
- Yellow color inside the mouth
- Dark or brown-colored urine
- Pale or clay-colored stools
- Itching (pruritus) usually occurs with jaundice
Causes
A small number of red blood cells in your body die each day, and are replaced by new ones. The liver removes the old blood cells. This creates bilirubin. The liver helps break down bilirubin so that it can be removed by the body.Jaundice can occur when too much bilirubin builds up in the body.
Jaundice can occur if:
- Too many red blood cells are dying or breaking down and going to the liver.
- The liver is overloaded or damaged.
- The bilirubin from the liver is unable to properly move into the digestive tract.
Jaundice is often a sign of a problem with the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.
Home Remedies to treat Jaundice
Remedy – 1: Nela Usiri Rasam
Material: Nela Usiri Rasam (The Gale of the wind)
Nela usiri is widely used from the olden days for the treatment of Jaundice. It is very helpful for curing jaundice as it is very rich in antioxidants and can minimize the production of Bilirubin which further reduces the production of Bile in the Liver.
Procedure:
- Take the leaves of the Nela usiri and wash them properly
- Grind the leaves to make a paste out of it
- Take a teaspoon of paste and mix it with a cup of water(150ml)
- Drink it everyday
- You can store the paste in refrigerator
Remedy – 2: Vitamin-D
The sun produces blue-green light that affects the bilirubin levels in the body and helps the patient excrete bile(That contains bilirubin). Generally phototherapy is used in treating jaundice. But Sunlight is believed to be 6.5 times more effective than phototherapy in treating jaundice.
- One hour of sunlight equals 6 hours under the special bilirubin lights at the hospital.
- To sunbathe, spend an hour near a window with sun or indirect light (even on a cloudy day).
Remedy – 3: Sugarcane Juice
Sugarcane is one of the best remedies for jaundice, according to Ayurveda. It helps to strengthen your liver. Sugarcane juice has various antioxidants that help combat liver infections and maintain bilirubin levels in control. In jaundice, your body breaks down proteins enormously and raises the bilirubin in your blood. Sugarcane juice helps replenish the lost protein count rapidly. It is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants that may boost your immunity.
Materials:
- Sugarcane (medium-sized)
- Water
- Strainer
Procedure:
- Wash the sugarcanes well and peel the hard-outer layer of the cane with a big knife.
- Now cut them into small pieces and blend them
- Take another container and place a strainer on it. Squeeze the juice out of the extract pressing through the strainer.
This can be consumed everyday till the acquired results are achieved
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Remedy – 4: Amla
Amla is known as Indian gooseberry in English. The fruit, leaf and bark of the amla plant may be used to manage jaundice. The bilirubin level may return to normal by consuming amla. The consumption of amla juice may cure jaundice.
Materials:
- 3-4 gooseberries
- Water
- Black salt
Procedure:
Dice three to four Indian gooseberries into small pieces. Add some water and black salt into a blender and blend till it is smooth. Strain the pulp obtained and extract the juice. Amla juice is ready to be consumed.
Product link: Gooseberries
Remedy – 5: Papaya Leaves juice
Papaya leaves eliminate toxins from the bloodstream and help your liver function normally. Moreover, they are potential sources of enzymes like papain and chymopapain which boost your digestive health and help to cure jaundice.
Materials:
- Papaya Leaves
- Water
Procedure:
- Take some papaya leaves and wash them thoroughly
- Chop the leaves into small pieces and add them to a blender
- Blend the leaves until it form a juice and add water if needed
- Drink 20 ml of juice everyday
Product link: Papaya leaves
Remedy – 6: Barley Water
Materials:
- Barley seeds
- Water
- Black salt
Procedure:
- Add the Barley seeds to a sauce pan and roast it for a minute or so.
- Now add water to the pan and boil it for 15 mins
- Finally add some salt to the water and drink it.
Preventions
- Get yourself vaccinated against Hepatitis B
- Eat in hygienic places, preferably where the food handlers wear gloves
- Try to moderate Drink alcohol
- Maintain Healthy weight
- Eat fresh food and drink clean water
Typically, a light diet, consisting of fruits and vegetables with lots of fluids such as fruit juices, tender coconut water and buttermilk is advised to take the load off your sluggish liver and stay away from alcohol, fried or heavy foods for a few months after recovery or you might risk a relapse.
