In Ayurvedic language 'Yakrit' is the name for Liver which is an organ of production and maintenance center for a fire or Pitta and so there is a need to maintain the balance of pitta dosha for good health of the liver, thus supporting the liver's ability to flush out toxins from the body.
FLD (Fatty Liver Disease) is named as a 'Kaphavrita Pitta' in Ayurveda which happens when the liver is overfilled with toxins like alcohol or fats, it has to work too hard and burn too hot. This causes inflammation and problems throughout the body and destroys the cells.
Fatty Liver is described as a disease which involves the buildup of fat in liver which is followed by the inflammation of liver and advance stage can lead to serious complications. There are two major types of Fatty Liver.
- Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) - Caused due to excessive intake of Alcohol
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - Specific reason is not exactly known but other than Alcohol.
What Are Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease?
Initially there might not be any symptoms and symptoms are usually revealed until the liver disease is far advanced and liver gets inflamed.
Some of the Symptoms that star appear:
- Feeling of fatigue and Weakness
- Discomfort in the abdomen at the level of the liver
- Loss in weight or appetite
- Feeling of Nausea
- Itching
- Confusion, poor judgment, or trouble concentrating
- Jaundice may occur
Causes of Fatty Liver
- Most common cause of fatty liver is alcoholism
- Obesity or overweight
- Nutritional causes like starvation or protein malnutrion.
- High levels of fats or Hyperlipidemia, in the blood
- Metabolic Disorders like Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, and Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Pregnancy
- Genetic inheritance
- Fast weight loss
- Adverse effects of certain medications such as aspirin, steroids, tamoxifen, and tetracycline
Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies for Fatty Liver Treatment
FATTY LIVER CARE PACK
1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna
This is a herbal powder made from the wonderful herbs like Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Makoy (Solanum indicum), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kaasni (Cichorium intybus), Sharpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea) and Bhringraj (Eclipta alba). This is very useful in all the liver anomalies. This herbal powder helps in the treatment of liver cirrhosis, fatty liver, spleenomegaly, hepatitis B, etc.
Dosage: 1 teaspoonful twice a day before meals with warm water or decoction method.
2. Livoplan Syrup
This is a herbal syrup that contains herbs such as Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Sharpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum), Rohitaka (Tecomella undulata), Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri), Patol (Trichosanthes diocia), Kasni (Cichorium intybus), etc. These herbs regenerate the liver cells and protect the liver from toxins. It eliminates the toxins from the liver and provides a healthy liver function.
Dosage: 2 tsp twice a day after meals.
3. Liver Detox Formula
Planet Ayurveda’s Liver Detox Formula delivers a gentle care for fatty liver disease as this formulation is packed with potent liver-supporting herbs such as Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Bhumyamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri). It assists in dissolving fat deposits, detoxifying the liver, and enhancing its function. This formulation is ideal for those with non-alcoholic fatty liver as it promotes healing.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day after meals with warm water.
