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JAUNDICE AND AYURVEDADr. Nitesh KhondeExpert in Traditional & Modern Ayurveda and PanchkarmaTherapy In Ayurveda jaundice resembles as kamala.
It is a condition where the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellowish. Causes Heavy intake of oily, spicy, sour, salty, alkaline, Intake of very hot foods; alcohol; and sesame oil Pandu roga Vidahi Ahar sevan Sleeping in the daytime, excessive physical work, overindulgence in sexual activity, suppression of the natural urges psychological factors like fear, anger, and stress Pathogenesis- This all hetus (reasons)causes vitiation of Pitta dosha . This aggravated Pitta causes impairment of blood and the muscle tissue of the liver which leads to blockage in the channels of the liver .this aggrevated Pitta (bile) is thrown back into the blood causing discoloration of the eyes and skin. Symptoms Snehana-Intake of medicated ghee like tiktak ghruta or mahatiktaka ghrut vaman-Emesis treatment Mrudu virechana-Purgation by erand oil Medicines – Haritaki kalka with gomutra Guduchi swaras with honey Triphala kwath Gomutra haritaki Darvyadi leha Punarnava mandur Aarogyavardhini Diet & Lifestyle Advice |