Herbal Remedies for Jaundice

By: nishtha

• Herbal Remedies

August 10, 2009

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Jaundice is referred to a disease caused by a disorder of liver which leads to failure or hindrance of bile producing liver cells. The major causes that results in development of jaundice are gallstone, hepatitis, unhygienic lifestyle, anemia, liver disorders, improper dietary intake and consumption of contaminated fluids or food.

The symptoms of jaundice include severe faintness, body ache, high fever, hunger loss, unremitting constipation and nausea. These symptoms are usually accompanied with conversion of skin, eyes, tongue and urine’s color to yellow. Given below are some effective herbal remedies for the treatment of jaundice.

Lion’s Tooth – A herbal tea prepared with dried roots of lion’s tooth herb should be consumed several times during a day for an effectual treatment of diseases and disorders related to liver and digestive tract. It is advisable for breastfeeding mothers to avoid breastfeeding during jaundice to prevent the spread of disease to neonates.

Silymarin – Since ages, this herb is used to heal disorders and inflammation of liver. A tincture prepared from Silymarin herb should be consumed at least 2 times a day for 7 days to strengthen the liver. It can also be consumed in form of fresh extract.

California Buckthorn – The use of california buckthorn to cure liver ailments is one of the most applied and trusted herbal remedies. Regular consumption of California buckthorn’s tincture provides with tremendous results in cases of jaundice caused by bile obstruction. This should be taken until the symptoms of jaundice disappear.

Rumex Crispus – The usage of rumex crispus herb for jaundice is very popular in European nations. Consuming an herbal tea prepared with this herb provides almost immediate relief from constipation, and on same time it assists in detoxification of liver. However, the consumption of this herb should be confined to one time a day as it’s over intake can result in severe calcium deficiency in blood.

Scented Mayweed – Scented mayweed herb is widely acknowledged for its extraordinary medicinal and health benefits. A herbal tea should be prepared with 2 tsp of this herb in hot water. Continuous consumption of this herbal tea for a maximum of once a day promotes liver functionality.

Oregano – Regular intake of one cup of oregano tea daily until the symptoms of jaundice disappear helps in early recovery of immune system. Intake of oregano tea assists in rupturing of excess bilirubin accumulated in blood

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