Alternative Medicines for Fatty Liver Cure

Abstract

Non Alcoholic fatty liver Disease (NAFLD) is emerging as an important cause of chronic liver disease. In the present era there are many people who are affected by this disease. Epidemiological studies show that around 9% People of 32% of generation are affected. Due to a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits are the main cause of it. There are some other factors which are also responsible for this disease are obesity, DM, overeating, HTN or many other factors which are responsible for this .There are  many people who are suffering from this due to over excess alcohol intake. Persons who are suffering from this are of middle age group. In this article we will study about the fatty liver and about its ayurveda approach and treatment.

Introduction

Fatty liver is a condition where excessive fat builds up in the liver. A healthy liver contains a very small amount of fat but if it exceeds 5% of liver weight it becomes a problem. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease is caused by excessive fat in the liver. It may be not due to excess alcohol intake. It is also associated with obesity or being overweight. Most 90% people are affected due to a sedentary lifestyle or fat rich diet or many people who are suffering from DM-2 or any other serious disease are more prone to fatty liver. There are many people who do not know the reason behind this. There are some other factors like an iron -rich diet and stress. And we have another disease alcoholic fatty liver which is due to over excess alcohol intake. It is seen in patients who are more alcoholic.

Causes

The most common cause of fatty liver is chronic alcoholism. Systemic disorders may be associated with fatty changes in the liver due to various diseases like Diabetes Mellitus ,Ulcerative colitis, obesity, unhealthy eating habits.  Or there are many other causes which may affect the liver.

Clinical features

Frequently asymptomatic although associated with fatigue and mild in Right upper quadrant discomposition.In some patients have these features like Abdominal pain, Fatigue, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Unexplained weight loss, Metabolic and biologically, De-generation.

Stages

There are 4 stages of fatty liver

1. The first stage is Stenosis: A harmless buildup of fat in the liver.
2. The second stage is Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitsis : A more serious form of NAFLD where the liver may be inflamed.
3. The third stage is Fibrosis: Persistent inflammation causes scar tissue around the liver and nearby blood vessels.
4. The fourth stage is Cirrhosis: it will be the last and most severe stage of fatty liver. In it the liver will be most affected.

Investigation

Investigations may include

1. USG
2. CT SCAN
3. MRI
4. LFT
5. CBC
6. Viral markers
7. Liver Biopsy

Treatment

Lifestyle modifications like Eat healthy diet, Avoid Sugars, Vitamin E, Lose Weight, Exercise regularly, Avoid medicine that may affect liver, Drink no or very less amount or alcohol, Quit smoking. Other Medications may include Lipid lowering drugs, Angiotensin receptor blocker, Steroids Take dietary supplements.Or there is a surgical management of fatty liver.

Ayurvedic Overview

According to ayurveda it can be correlated with Yakrit vikara (liver disease).  This may be due to the imbalance of  pitta dosha. Pitta helps for digestion  of food. So we need to balance pitta dosha by flushing out toxins from the body. Detoxification and metabolism are the main functions of the liver . If the pitta dosha are not balanced then they will cause low appetite or digestion related problems . Elevation of pitta may affect our body’s digestive system . In ayurveda there are many medications which have been used to treat this disease and assist the liver to perform his function properly. Many Panchakarma procedures which will help in improving the functioning of the liver are Vaman (Therapeutic enema), Virechana (Purgation therapy) , Basti (Therapeutic enema) are used.  Sometimes for best results we will give Virechana (Purgation therapy) because it helps in elimination of pitta dosha. Yakrit Vikara (Liver Disease) is due to an imbalance of pitta so here we administered virechana to the patient. Remedies which we use are as follows

1. Pippli (Piper longum)
2. Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
3. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
4. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
5. Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri)

Herbal Remedies For Fatty Liver By Planet Ayurveda

There are many herbal remedies we will use for the treatment of fatty liver. Planet Ayurveda will provide the best herbal remedies such as fatty liver care packs used to treat fatty liver. These remedies are formed of the best quality herbs and follow the basic principles of ayurveda. All herbal remedies are free from chemicals and preservatives. And have no side effects.

1. Livo Plan Syrup
2. Liver Detox Formula
3. Yakrit Plihantak churna – it will use 1 tsp two times a day before meal with warm water or decoction method.

Products  Description

1. Livo-plan syrup

In this formulation we used a drugs like Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Kalmegha (Andrographis paniculata), Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum), Rohitaka (Tecomella undulata), Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Patol (Trichosanthes dioica), Kashini (Cichorium intybus) etc. These drugs are very useful in elimination of toxins and harm products from the liver. And help in regenerate liver cells. It is very effective in liver disorders.

Dosage- 2 tsp two times a day after meals.

2. Liver Detox Formula

In this we used drugs like Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Makoy (Kakamachi, Solanum nigrum) Jhavuka (Tamarix gallica), Himsra (Capparis spinosa), Haritaki (Terminalia –chebula) , Kasni (Chicory,Cichorium intybus). These herbs are used to promote a healthy liver and also powerful liver cleansers that help to flush out toxins from the liver.

Dosage– 1 capsule two times a day after meals with warm water.

3. Yakrit Plihantak churna

This herbal powder made up of wonderful herbs like Kalmegha (Andrographis paniculata), Makoy (Solanum indicum), Purnava (Boerhavia diffusa) , Sharpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea) , Bhringraj ( Eclipta alba) various others herbs we will used in this formulation. These drugs are mainly used in liver disorders. They help in proper functioning of the liver and protect the liver from other serious conditions like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Dosage- 1 tsp two times a day after meals with plain water.

CONCLUSION

In this article we have concluded the topic on fatty liver. It is a serious progressive disease which will  affect millions of people . It is characterized by the accumulation of excessive fat in liver cells leading to inflammation, scarring potentially, liver failure. NAFLD is a clinical condition which needs to be treated. If it is not treated  patients may land up with complications like liver cirrhosis, liver cancer or many others. In our ancient texts there is mention about the various treatments of fatty liver. Ayurvedic treatment must protect your liver from harmful chemicals. Planet Ayurveda has provided you with the best guidelines regarding disease. We have a Fatty liver care pack which includes three medicines and they are safe to use. They are free from chemicals and made up of natural herbs and have no side effects. So use this and keep yourself healthy.