Liver Disorders (Yakrit Vikara)

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Liver Disorders (Yakrit Vikara)

Any condition that harms the liver and impairs its ability to function properly.

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Alcoholic liver disease

Alcoholic liver disease is a common yet preventable condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The liver plays a key role in breaking down alcohol, but when consumed in amounts greater than the liver’s capacity to process it, significant damage can occur. The impact on the liver depends on both the quantity and duration of alcohol consumption.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, alcoholic liver disease results from the extreme aggravation of Pitta Dosha, as the liver is considered the seat of Pitta. When Pitta is disturbed, it impairs liver function and can lead to the vitiation of other doshas as well. Rasa (plasma) and Rakta (blood) are particularly affected, becoming “intoxicated,” while other bodily tissues also weaken. Functions governed by Pitta, such as digestion, skin complexion, appetite, and blood production, are significantly disrupted.

Hepatitis A, B, or C

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, which occurs when liver tissues are injured or infected. Inflammation leads to swelling that can impair the liver’s ability to function properly. Hepatitis can be either an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection, with some types causing only acute infections, while others can lead to both acute and chronic forms.

Hepatitis A and hepatitis E are typically transmitted through contaminated food or water, usually from an infected person’s stool. Hepatitis E can also be contracted by consuming undercooked pork, deer, or shellfish. Hepatitis B, C, and D, on the other hand, spread through direct contact with the blood of an infected person, and in the case of hepatitis B and D, may also spread through contact with other body fluids. Common transmission routes include sharing needles for drug use or engaging in unprotected sexual activity.

Cirrhosis of the liver (Kumbha Kamla)

Cirrhosis is a severe, late-stage liver disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, leading to permanent liver damage. The scar tissue disrupts the liver’s normal function. Various liver conditions and diseases cause injury to healthy liver cells, resulting in cell death, inflammation, and subsequent repair processes that lead to tissue scarring. This scar tissue obstructs blood flow through the liver, impairing its ability to process nutrients, hormones, medications, and toxins. It also reduces the liver’s capacity to produce essential proteins and other substances. As cirrhosis progresses, liver function continues to deteriorate, and in its final stages, cirrhosis can become life-threatening.

In Ayurveda, Pitta is closely associated with the liver, and most liver disorders are attributed to an imbalance in Pitta. When Pitta is aggravated, it disrupts the production and flow of bile from the liver, which in turn affects the enzymes involved in digestion and metabolism. This imbalance severely impacts liver function, and as a result, other doshas are also disturbed.

Yogurt

You Will Need:

  • Unsweetened yogurt

  • Cotton pad

What You Have To Do:

  1. Soak a cotton pad in unsweetened yogurt.

  2. Apply it directly to the affected area with the fungal infection.

  3. Leave it on for 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Repeat twice a day until the infection clears up.

Why This Works:
Plain yogurt contains probiotics that help combat microbial infections by producing lactic acid, which inhibits the growth of harmful microbes.

Garlic

You Will Need:

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 2 drops of olive oil

What You Have To Do:

  1. Mince the garlic cloves and mix them with olive oil to form a paste.

  2. Apply the paste to the affected area and leave it on for 30 minutes.

  3. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Twice a day.

Why This Works:
Garlic contains diallyl sulfide and diallyl disulfide, compounds that are effective in managing fungal infections.

Turmeric powder is a home remedy for skin infection Save

You Will Need:

  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder

  • 1 teaspoon honey

What You Have To Do:

  1. Mix the turmeric powder and honey to create a paste.

  2. Apply the paste to the affected area and let it dry.

  3. Wash it off with warm water.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Twice a day.

Why This Works:
Turmeric contains curcumin, which has powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties that help treat infections.

Aloe Vera

You Will Need:

  • Pure aloe vera gel

What You Have To Do:

  1. Apply the aloe vera gel to the affected area.

  2. Leave it on for a while, then rinse with cold water.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Twice or thrice a day.

Why This Works:
Aloe vera gel contains anthraquinones, which possess antibacterial and antifungal properties, helping to heal infections.

Tea Tree Oil

You Will Need:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 2-3 drops of tea tree oil

What You Have To Do:

  1. Mix the coconut oil and tea tree oil together.

  2. Apply the blend to the affected area.

  3. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, then wash it off.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Twice a day.

Why This Works:
Tea tree oil has strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it effective at killing a wide range of fungi and bacteria.

Honey

You Will Need:

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon onion juice

What You Have To Do:

  1. Mix the honey with the onion juice.

  2. Apply the mixture to the affected area.

  3. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, then rinse it off.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Twice a day.

Why This Works:
Both onion and honey have strong antimicrobial properties. Honey has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its ability to heal wounds and fight infections.

Ginger

You Will Need:

  • Ginger paste, a fresh stalk of ginger, or ginger extracts

What You Have To Do:

  1. Apply fresh ginger paste (or cut the fresh stalk in half, or use ginger extract) directly to the affected area.

  2. Leave it on for 30 minutes, then rinse it off.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Twice a day.

Why This Works:
Ginger has powerful antifungal properties that help prevent the growth of fungus on the skin.

Fenugreek

You Will Need:

  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

  • Cotton pads

  • Water

What You Have To Do:

  1. Boil the fenugreek seeds until they become soft.

  2. Let the water cool.

  3. Soak cotton pads in the liquid and apply it to the affected area.

  4. Allow it to dry, then rinse with cold water.

How Often You Need To Do This:
Twice a day.

Why This Works:
Fenugreek seeds have antibacterial properties that help prevent the growth of acne-causing bacteria on the skin.

Coconut

You Will Need:

  • 2-3 drops of coconut oil

  • 30 mL of olive oil

What You Have To Do:

  1. Mix the coconut oil and olive oil together.

  2. Apply the blend to the affected area.

  3. Leave it on for 30 minutes (or overnight) before washing it off.