Treatment of Jaundice(Kaamlaa) in Ayurveda

Treatment of Jaundice(Kaamlaa)   in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma

Dr Gagandeep Sharma   

Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya           ,                                                                                                Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                       9569266659,9465343479

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 Jaundice is a yellow colour of the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes.It is a condition characterised by a raised bilirubin level in the blood.

In Ayurveda  jaundice is described  as kaamlaa  such as- Kosht ashraya kaamlaa  ,shakha ashraya kaamlaa and kumbh kaamlaa.Out of these, shakha ashraya kaamlaa may be corelated with obstructive jaundice and other with haemolytic jaundice.Infective or hepatic kaamlaa has been described under Haridrak  jwar.

Ayurveda provides effective and safe remedy for jaundice.We have successfully   treated several patients  with Ayurvedic medicines  who were suffering from this disease.

What causes Jaundice(Kaamlaa)    ?

Everyday, a small number of red blood cells in your body die, and are replaced by new ones. The liver removes the old blood cells, forming bilirubin. The liver helps break down bilirubin so that it can be removed by the body in the stool.

When too much bilirubin builds up in the body, jaundice may result.

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 move through the digestive tract properly

Jaundice is often a sign of a problem with the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. Infections, use of certain drugs, cancer, blood disorders, gallstones, birth defects and a number of other medical conditions can lead to jaundice

Treatment of Jaundice(Kaamlaa) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of jaundice.  Ayurvedic  herbal preparations  cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).

·         The main treatment of jaundice in Ayurveda  is to check the haemolysis (destruction of the blood cells) and eliminate accumulated bile(mala pitta) from the body in haemolytic type (koshta ashraya) and to remove the obstruction in the obstructive jaundice(or shakha ashraya ).

·         It is essential to keep the  bowel clean.

·         There are several herbs named

·        Bhringraj

·        Trivrit

·        Araghvadh

·        Bhumi amla

·        kumari

·        Abhya

·        Vibhitaki

·        Amlaki

·        musta

·        Amtria

·        Makoy

·        Chirayta

·        Punarnava

·        Kutki

There are several Classical preparations name

·        Kalmegh navayas

·        Punarnavadi kwath

·        Arogyavardhini gutika

·        Phaltrikadi  kwath

·        Kumaryaasav

·        Kalyanak gud

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these parameters are  studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also  decides what kind of mode of  preparation to be used for the patient. Panch KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)  is based on this principle.

·        So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Jaundice(Kaamlaa)   in Ayurveda                            

·        Cereals:- old rice,Wheat,Barley.

·        Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),masoor,pigeon pea(arahara)

·        Fruits&vegetables:-Gooseberry,apple,anjeer,mango,banana,grapes,sugarcane,plum,pomegranate

·        Food having bitter  taste  are predominantly advised as per ayurveda.

Apathya(Don’ts) for Jaundice(Kaamlaa)     in Ayurveda   

·        Avoid fried and difficult to digest food.

·        Avoid curd,sesame oil,jiggery,alcohal.

·        Suppression of natural urges

 The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles..

Conclusion

·       Jaundice(Kaamlaa) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.

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                                                                   Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma  

                                                                   Dr Gagandeep Sharma   

                                                                   Ayurvedic Physician

                                                                   Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya    ,                                                                                                                                                                      Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                9569266659,9465343479      

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