Jaundice is a disease associated with the liver that occurs when the level of bilirubin in the body increases a lot. Bilirubin is a brownish-yellow substance in our body, which is formed when red blood cells break down. The excessive amounts of bilirubin in the body start to adversely affect the liver, due to which the ability of the liver to function starts deteriorating. Gradually, when the bilirubin spreads throughout the body, the person becomes vulnerable to jaundice.
In jaundice, the white part of the nails and eyes of a person suffering from jaundice starts turning yellow and symptoms like abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dyspepsia (indigestion), nausea and weight loss are seen. In case of such symptoms, one should immediately contact the doctor.
In this article, you’ll learn about the herbs that can help in jaundice.
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Herbs for jaundice
There are many herbs that can be very beneficial for jaundice patients. The following are some such herbs:
Bael leaves
If you are suffering from jaundice disease, you can consume bael leaves. For this, dry some bael leaves and prepare them in the form of powder. Now mix 1 teaspoon of the powder in 1 glass of water and drink it. You can have the drink until you are completely cured of jaundice.
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Chamomile tea
Consume one cup of chamomile tea daily if you are suffering from jaundice. This can give you a great deal of relief and you can have this tea even after recovering. This will greatly benefit your health as well as sleep.
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Gunja
You can use Gunja to aid recovery from jaundice. It is an Ayurvedic herb. The leaves, roots and seeds of Gunja can be used in case of jaundice. You will get a lot of comfort by using it.
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Aloe vera
You can use aloe vera to get relief from jaundice. For this, take out the pulp from the leaves of fresh aloe vera. Mix in some black salt and ginger before drinking it. Consuming this continuously for 10 days will provide great relief in jaundice.
Acacia
In case of jaundice, you can use ayurvedic herbs to a great extent. You can use acacia to get relief from the symptoms. Jaundice patients can also use acacia flowers.
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Black nightshade
Jaundice patients can drink the juice of leaves and fruits of black nightshade. Drinking 1 teaspoon of black nightshade juice a day for 15 consecutive days can give you a lot of relief.
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Arhar leaves
Arhar leaves can also be used in case of jaundice. For this, extract the juice from the leaves of Arhar and consume it. By consuming 60 ml of this juice daily, you can get a lot of relief from jaundice. Apart from this, tur can also be beneficial for you.
Basil leaves
Tulsi has special importance in Ayurveda. It can be used to overcome many types of problems. If you are suffering from jaundice, then take 10 to 15 basil leaves and grind them to make a paste. After this, mix the paste with half a glass of radish juice and drink it. If you want to get rid of jaundice, then consume this drink continuously for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Other herbs for jaundice
There are many other herbs in Ayurveda, through which you can get relief from jaundice, such as:
- Stone pelt
- Wild castor
- Papaya powder or leaves
- Yellow cutlery
- Sahadevi
- Seeds of aparajita
- Leaves of kunru
- Black musli
- Bhringraj
- Gooseberry
- Ficus religiosa
- Infinite root
- Mehndi
- Mahua
- Jalbanti
- Mint
- Bitter gourd
- Pomegranate leaves
- Cotoneaster nummularius
- Punarnava
- Giloy
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Takeaway
Contact the doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of jaundice in the body. The disease is very easy to treat in the beginning, but if due to your carelessness, jaundice takes a serious form, then it can take a long time to get cured. Therefore, if you see mild symptoms, immediately go to the doctor and get yourself treated. Also, pay attention to your diet and lifestyle and follow the guidelines given by the doctor.
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