Best Ayurvedic Treatment for Fatty Liver - Natural Liver Detox & Healing

Abstract

Liver is the largest organ of the human body. It is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity. It's an accessory digestive organ which produces bile and alkaline fluids which helps in carry away the waste, breakdown of food and fat. Liver produces certain proteins for blood plasma. It also clears bilirubin from red blood cells if there is accumulation of bilirubin then eyes and skin turn yellow.

Introduction

Fatty liver is the build up of triglycerides in hepatocytes in excess amounts. It is also known as steatosis. It may not show any symptoms but can lead to serious complications to the organ. In some cases it can cause inflammation of the liver called steatohepatitis.There are two types of fatty liver alcoholic fatty liver and non alcoholic fatty liver. In ayurveda, there increase in Kapha dosha leads to increase in size in the liver and is called kaphaja yakrit dalludara. It increases the level of meda dhatu (fat tissues) which leads to Medaja Yakrit dalludara. According to ayurveda non alcoholic fatty liver called kaphaja dalludara in ayurveda.

Types fatty liver

1. Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)- mostly seen in obese patients.
2. Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) – seen in patients who consume excess alcohol.It can lead to more damage to the liver like liver cirrhosis, hepatitis.

Causes

There are several causes written for fatty liver as below

1. Obesity
2. Excessive calories intake
3. Diabetes
4. Pregnancy
5. Alcoholism
6. Malnutrition
7. Sedentary lifestyle

Signs and Symptoms of fatty liver

Fatty liver does not show any symptoms at all, but if patient has inflammation in the liver with excess fat called steatohepatitis can cause many symptoms like :

1. Weight loss
2. Yellowish discoloration of the skin
3. Fatigue
4. Black stool
5. Itching of the skin
6. Swelling in legs
7. swollen belly
8. Dark urine

DIAGNOSIS

Most people do not show any symptoms therefore aren’t easy to diagnose. There are some things use to diagnose :

1. Medical history and physical examination
2. Blood test like - Liver function test, Lipid profile, Fibrosis assessment tests.
3. Some imaging tests like - Ultrasound, MRI, CT scan etc.
4. Liver biopsy - diagnosis for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

Ayurvedic view

According to Ayurveda there are three main doshas – Vata,Pitta and Kapha .The balance in these doshas are essential for healthy body. According to ayurveda yakrit dalludara (fatty liver) occurs when there is increase in kapha dosha, which leads to increase in the size of the liver. Due to this there is an increase in meda dhatu (fat tissues) inside yakrit (liver).Non alcoholic fatty liver also known as Kaphaj yakrit dalludara in ayurveda which is characterised by deposition of fat on liver. The reason behind fat deposition is our poor dietary and lifestyle habits like junk food, soft drinks, smoking, sedentary lifestyle etc. Ranjaka pitta(one of the types of pitta dosha) is present in yakrit which turns rasa dhatu (body fluids) into rakta dhatu(blood).

Yakrit is part of Koshthanga that is linked to rasa, rakta and mamsa dhatu which plays an important role in dhatu parinam. Yakrit dalludara is a santarpanjanya vyadhi (caused by overeating) which cause agnivikruti (Vitiation of digestive system). It is responsible for Apaka anna rasa (improperly produced digestive end product) causing vitiation of kapha dosha and formation of Meda in yakrit. According to ayurveda Virechana (Purgation ) is the best shodhana karma which helps to improve the appetite and also helps in elimination of pitta dosha along with vata and kapha. Vamana karma is also helps in reducing weight, cholesterol level and elimination of kapha dosha.

Herbal remedies for fatty Liver by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda has the best combination of herbal remedies in the form of fatty liver care packs. This effective care pack is prepared by using best quality herbs and strictly follows the principles of Ayurveda. These herbal remedies from planet Ayurveda are natural and vegetarian. These are  chemicals, additives and preservatives free. These are safe to use. Planet Ayurveda has various products for managing Fatty liver but we are specifcally mentioning Fatty liver care pack . The description is as follows

Product Description

1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna

This is a powdered preparation made using Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Sarpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea). All these herbs acts as an anti-inflammatory which helps in reducing inflammation. This churna aids fat metabolism and promotes digestion. It rejuvenates the damaged hepatic cells.

Dosage – 1 teaspoonful twice a day before meals with Plain water.

2. Livoplan Syrup

This formulation is in syrup form. It has Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Shyonak (Oroxylum Indicum), Rohitaka (Tecomella Undulata), Patola (Trichosanthes Dioica), Bhumiamla (Phylanthus Niruri) etc.  The above mentioned herbs acts as anti-oxidants and hepatoprotective which reverse any damage caused to the liver. It also lowers the toxic load in the liver.

Dosage- 2 tablespoons twice a day with plain water after a meal.

3. Liver Detox Formula

It is in capsule form. It has Katuki (Picrorhiza Kurroa), Punarnava (Boerhavia Diffusa), Kalmegh (Andrographis Paniculata), Makoy (Solanum Nigrum), Himsra (Capparis Spinosa). It removes toxins from the liver cells. This formulation helps to increase appetite and possess hepatoprotective properties.

Dosage- 1 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

Conclusion

Fatty liver is a very common disease. If it is left untreated it can cause other serious conditions like liver cirrhosis, jaundice, inflammation of the liver etc. Sedentary lifestyle,junk food,weight gain, alcohol consumption make it even more worse. Fatty liver care pack from planet Ayurveda are very effective in treating this disease. Along with the treatment yoga, weight loss and healthy diet will be beneficial for fatty liver disease.