Key Takeaways — Jaundice & Ayurveda
Jaundice is Kamala in Ayurveda — a serious Pitta disorder
Complete alcohol abstinence is mandatory during treatment
Bhumi Amla is the most important liver-healing herb
Stay well hydrated to support bilirubin excretion
Jaundice can indicate serious liver disease — get tested
Understanding Jaundice in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Jaundice
Yellow discolouration of skin and eyes (sclera)
Dark yellow or brown urine
Pale or clay-coloured stools
Fatigue and weakness
Abdominal pain especially in upper right
Nausea and vomiting
Itching of the skin
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Pitta dosha aggravation in the liver
- Liver diseases like hepatitis or cirrhosis
- Blockage of bile ducts by gallstones
- Destruction of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia)
- Certain medications affecting the liver
- Alcohol-related liver disease
- Neonatal jaundice in newborns
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Sugarcane juice for liver detoxification
- Radish leaves juice for bile clearance
- Papaya leaves for liver support
- Turmeric in warm water or milk
- Light easily digestible foods like rice porridge
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Alcohol and all hepatotoxic substances
- Fried and fatty heavy foods
- Spicy and Pitta-aggravating foods
- Raw and hard-to-digest foods
- Processed and chemical-laden foods