Herbal Remedies for fatty liver

If you have diagnosed with the fatty liver, then herbal remedies are the effective way to get rid from this problem. Herbs are loaded with the anti-oxidants and blood purification properties which aid in the cleansing of liver in natural way. Fatty liver disease is characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver cells that is more than 5-10%. Usually people with the fatty liver disease have the problems like loss of appetite, fatigue and yellow pigmentation of skin. Herbs like (Turmeric, licorice, Echinacea, Phyllanthus niruri) help to manage the symptoms of fatty liver disease.

Fatty liver disease is of two types:

• Alcoholic fatty liver disease – It is due to the excessive consumption of alcohol which results in the fat accumulation in liver.
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease – There are various causes associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease like, obesity, type – 2 diabetes, raised triglyceride levels, many drugs like tetracycline, aspirin etc., pregnancy, toxins, hepatitis viruses and malnutrition.

Herbal Remedies for fatty liver

1. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

This herb has the antioxidant action which helps to maintain the good liver health. It acts as the great immunity booster which helps to increase the body's ability to fight against the diseases. Anti-oxidant properties of this herb helps to improve the function of liver cells and also manages its metabolism. Hence it is an effective herbal remedy for the treatment of fatty liver diseases.

2. Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Use of this herb to treat the various ailment is famous in Ayurveda since ages. It acts as the natural cleanser and rejuvenation properties of this herb help in the regeneration of liver cells. It is also known by the other names like Haldi, Haridra, Nisha, Gauri and Halud. This herb is packed with the anti-inflammatory, blood purification and strong anti-oxidant properties. This herb helps to clear the all kind of fats deposited in liver cells.

3. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

This herb is commonly called as the mulethi and known to be quite good for the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Licorice is loaded with the blood purification properties which helps to keep the liver clean and healthy. Moreover it helps to manage the elevated levels of liver enzymes. Daily consumption of this herb in the powder form offers the good liver health benefits.

4. Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

This herb is commonly known as the kasni. Use of this herb is known to be quite good in the treatment of liver diseases. It helps to strengthen the liver and also helps to manage the symptoms associated with fatty liver disease.

5. Country gooseberry or Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri)

This herbs has the great medicinal impotence in Ayurveda for the treatment of fatty liver disease. It is one of the most effective herb for maintaining liver function and also helps to relieve the liver swelling by removing the excess water retention in the body. This herb helps in the regeneration of liver cells and extrude all the toxins from body.

6. Spreading hogweed (Boerrhavia diffusa)

In Ayurveda this herb is called as the Punarnava. This herb is packed with the liver protective properties. It is very useful for the treatment of fatty liver disease. It helps in cleaning of fat accumulated in liver. Taking the decoction of the roots of this herb is very useful in the treatment of fatty liver diseases.

All the above mentioned herbs are used in the formulation of these herbal products which are given below:

1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna
2. Livoplan Syrup
3. Liver Detox Formula

FATTY LIVER CARE PACK

Herbal products mentioned above offer the overall good liver health benefits. These herbal products are prepared from the pure extracts of herbs and free from any chemicals, preservatives, starch, color and chemicals.

Along with the use of herbal remedies, some modification in the diet is also important to improve the liver health

• Consume the vegetables like Carrots, Chicory, Cabbage, Broccoli, onion, garlic, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, round gourd and ridge gourd etc.
• Eat the fiber rich fruits like papaya and pineapples which help to clean and detoxify the liver.

Suggestions

• Strict avoid the alcohol consumption and smoking.
• Drink the plenty of water to flush out the toxins from body.
• Do the exercise, yoga and meditation on the daily basis.
• Avoid junk food, fried, processed and packaged food completely.

Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies for Fatty Liver Treatment

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.