Hepatitis – Modern (Allopathic) Versus Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

 Inflammation of the liver is known as hepatitis, which can be either acute, or chronic if lasting for more than six months. Causes for this condition include viral infection, drug reactions, drug abuse and overdose, exposure to chemicals, and chronic alcohol abuse. Jaundice is a direct and visible effect of acute hepatitis; this can be as a result of bile pigment overproduction (due to excessive breakdown of red blood cells as seen in malaria) or bile flow obstruction (due to bile duct blockage or actual liver cell inflammation). 

There is no specific medicine in the modern (Allopathic) system of medicine to treat hepatitis and actual liver damage. However, modern medicine does have antiviral medications to treat the various types of liver viral infections like Hepatitis B and C. In addition, modern hepatologists use immune modulating drugs like interferon to reduce inflammation in chronic liver damage and improve immunity. Most of these medicines need to be taken for prolonged periods or even life-long. These are mostly quite costly and toxic, and may potentially cause damage to blood cells and kidneys, and may even prove ineffective in the long run. On the positive side, modern medicine does have a highly effective preventive vaccine for Hepatitis B, and treatment for two months with antiviral medications can effectively cure hepatitis C. Patients with irreversible liver damage or liver cirrhosis can be offered an option for surgical liver transplant, though this can prove to be a very costly and potentially risky procedure.

 Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hepatitis is aimed at giving specific treatment for the inflammation and damage in the liver cells as well as treatment for any known causes for the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are considered to be very useful in the management and treatment of both acute as well as chronic hepatitis.  There are several well-known herbal medicines which specifically act on the liver and reduce inflammation and swelling of the liver cells, and bring about a reversal of the damage and dysfunction in the liver.  Herbal medicines also normalize the flow of bile through the liver as well as within the bile duct.

 Ayurvedic herbal medicines can also be given to treat and reverse damage due to drugs and chemicals as well as alcohol.  Herbal medicines which act on the liver as well as other vital organs such as the kidneys and heart need to be given in combination to treat such situations.  Chronic alcoholism also needs to be treated aggressively so as to help in an early remission of chronic hepatitis.  Acute or chronic hepatitis resulting from viral infection also need specific treatment with Ayurvedic anti-viral herbal medicines which are very useful in the treatment of viral hepatitis. 

Most individuals having chronic hepatitis also need treatment with herbal immunomodulatory agents so as to improve the overall immune status and to maintain the health and vitality of the patient.  Chronic hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis of the liver which results in permanent damage and long-term complications which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.  Hence, early institution of Ayurvedic herbal treatment in the management of chronic hepatitis is very important so as to provide early remission from the condition and prevent long-term complications.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a silent liver disease which resembles alcoholic liver disease.  This condition involves a fatty liver, inflammation, and damage to the liver cells which can in the long-term lead to permanent damage and cirrhosis.  Increased liver enzymes without any apparent cause for inflammation such as hepatitis are suggestive pointers to the diagnosis of NASH.  Liver biopsy is diagnostic of this condition.  This condition can be silent for years or decades.  In the later stage, symptoms become apparent and include fatigue, weight loss, and weakness as a result of cirrhosis of the liver.  Very rarely, a spontaneous reversal and resolution of the condition may be observed.  Inflammation and death of liver cells causes scarring and cirrhosis which causes fluid retention, muscle wasting, bleeding from intestines, and liver failure. In this situation, liver transplantation is the only possible measure which can completely cure the disease.  In early stages, measures like weight loss, adopting a healthy and balanced diet, light exercises, and abstaining from alcohol as well as hepato- toxic medicines can help reduce damage and improve symptoms.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for NASH involves the use of herbal medicines which have a specific corrective action on the hepato-cellular structure.  These herbs reduce inflammation and damage to the liver and improve its functioning.  Specific herbs can also be used to reverse or minimise permanent damage to the liver and bring about resolution of inflammation to the maximum extent possible.  Treatment can also be given to prevent or reduce all the symptoms related to cirrhosis, such as accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity and bleeding from the intestines.  Additional aggressive herbal treatment can also help to reduce the chances of malignancy of the damaged liver.

In order to obtain the maximum possible benefit from Ayurvedic herbal treatment, it is important to commence treatment as early as possible, once the diagnosis of NASH has been made.  Treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from 6-9 months, in order to achieve significant improvement in the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can help reduce morbidity and mortality.  Ayurvedic treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management and treatment of NASH

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a medical condition in which the liver gets inflamed and damaged due to various causes such as viral infection, drug reactions, over-dosage of drugs, exposure to chemicals, and chronic abuse due to alcohol consumption.  Hepatitis can be either acute or chronic if it persists for more than six months.  Acute hepatitis usually results in jaundice which can be either because of excessive breakdown of red blood cells as seen in malaria, or due to an obstruction of the bile flow either in the bile duct or within the liver itself.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hepatitis is aimed at giving specific treatment for the inflammation and damage in the liver cells as well as treatment for any known causes for the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are considered to be very useful in the management and treatment of both acute as well as chronic hepatitis.  There are several well-known herbal medicines which specifically act on the liver and reduce inflammation and swelling of the liver cells, and bring about a reversal of the damage and dysfunction in the liver.  Herbal medicines also normalize the flow of bile through the liver as well as within the bile duct.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines can also be given to treat and reverse damage due to drugs and chemicals as well as alcohol.  Herbal medicines which act on the liver as well as other vital organs such as the kidneys and heart need to be given in combination to treat such situations.  Chronic alcoholism also needs to be treated aggressively so as to help in an early remission of chronic hepatitis.  Acute or chronic hepatitis resulting from viral infection also need specific treatment with Ayurvedic anti-viral herbal medicines which are very useful in the treatment of viral hepatitis.

Most individuals having chronic hepatitis also need treatment with herbal immunomodulatory agents so as to improve the overall immune status and to maintain the health and vitality of the patient.  Chronic hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis of the liver which results in permanent damage and long-term complications which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.  Hence, early institution of Ayurvedic herbal treatment in the management of chronic hepatitis is very important so as to provide early remission from the condition and prevent long-term complications.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com  and  www.ayurvedaphysician.com  For Ayurvedic herbal treatment of hepatitis, kindly click on this link https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com/product-page/hepatitis