LIVER CIRRHOSIS AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

Late-stage Liver disease where healthy liver tissues are replaced with scar tissues and there is permanent damage to liver. The Scaring of tissues hinders the normal working of liver.

The scared tissues block the flow of blood through liver thus slowing the ability of liver to process nutrients , drugs, hormones and natural toxins. It reduce the synthesis of protein and other substances which are made by liver. If not managed properly this condition can be life threatening.

WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEVELOPING LIVER CIRRHOSIS ?

Individual is more likely to get cirrhosis if :

• Consume alcohol for many years
• Have diabetes
• Inject drug with shared needles
• Have viral hepatitis
• History of liver disease
• Obese person

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CIRRHOSIS ?

• Alcohol abuse
• Non-alcohol related steato-hepatitis.
• Chronic viral infections of liver like Hepatitis B or C
• Hemochromatosis
• Glycogen storage diseases
• Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
• Cystic fibrosis
• Primary biliary cholangitis
• Biliary atresia
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis.
• Wilson disease
• Chronic heart failure
• Auto-immune hepatitis

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CIRRHOSIS ?

Early symptoms of Liver cirrhosis includes :

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• Feeling weak or tired
• Jaundice
• Unexpected weight loss
• Edema in legs, ankles and feet
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Blood in stool
• Ascites
• Itchy skin
• Brownish or orange color of urine
• Confusion, personality changes, memory loss, difficulty thinking
• Light-colored stools
• Spider-like blood vessels on skin
• IN MALES
  • Loss of libido
  • Gynecomstia
  • Shrunken testicles
• IN FEMALES
  • Premature menopause

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS ?

Complication of Liver cirrhosis if not managed properly includes :

• Portal hypertension
• Bacterial peritonitis
• Infections
• Kidney failure
• Splenomegaly
• Malnutrition
• Liver failure
• Liver cancer
• Hepatic encephalopathy

WHAT ARE PREVENTIONS OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS ?

Risk of development of Liver cirrhosis can be reduced by taking preventive measures like :

• Maintain healthy diet : Introduce whole grains and lean sources of protein and fruits and vegetables in diet. Reduce consumption of fried and fat rich food.
• Avoid alcohol consumption: Intake of alcohol cause damage to liver so avoid alcohol if individual have liver disease.
• Maintain a healthy weight : In over weight individual excessive amount of body fat can cause damage to liver so maintain healthy weight with physical exercise and balanced diet.
• Reduce risk of Hepatitis : Avoid sharing needles and unprotected sex as it increase the risk of Hepatitis B and C .Also get vaccinated for Hepatitis

AYURVEDIC APPROACH

In ayurveda it can be correlated with Kumbha kamala. Individual following Pitta dosha vitiating diet and regimen cause aggravation of Pitta. Aggravated pitta along with itself vitiate Rakta(blood) and mamsa(muscles) dhatu development of kamala disease. With time the kamala become deep seated resulting in excessive dryness of afflicated tissues and become difficult to treat. This condition is known as Kumbha kamala.

HERBS :

• Bhoomyamalaki
• Neeli
• Pippali
• Guduchi
• Punarnava
• Kiratatikta
• Rohitaka
• Amalaki

PANCHAKARMA :

• Virechan
• Uro vasti
• Swedan
• Vaman

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS

1. Kutki Capsule

These herbal capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of Picrorhiza kurroa. The herb used in this capsule show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties help in treating liver cirrhosis naturally.

 Recommended Dosage: Take two capsules twice a day with normal water.

2. Detox Premium Powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains following ingredients: Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satav, Kamdudha ras, Jahar Mohra pishti, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Shankh bhasam, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, Shwet parpati, Yavakshaar. Premium detox powder keeps your liver cell healthy. It clears away the toxins from the body and stimulates the function of the liver and increases the flow of bile

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal water.

3. Liver Care Syrup

It is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care syrup contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs show Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective, properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.

It shows results in Fatty Liver, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver Cancer, Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, and Jaundice.

DOSAGE– Take 2 tablespoon twice daily

4. Liver Care Tablet

It is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care tablets help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. it shows results in Hepatomegaly, Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease, Jaundice and Obstructive jaundice

DOSAGE: Take one tablet twice a day with normal water.

5. Panchsakar Churna

It is a herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It mainly works on your Vata and pitta dosha of your body. It can cure Chronic Constipation and help relieve symptoms of Acidity, indigestion, Belching and colic pain. It acts as a mild Laxative and reduces Bloating. It works very efficiently on a disease named IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common nowadays that affects your day to day activities. CAC Panchsakar churna is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from various herbs like Haritaki, Shunthi, Swaran Patri, Shatapushpa, and Saindhav Lavan that show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.PANCHSAKAR CHURNA contains Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt), Svarna Patri (Cassia Angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum Vulgare)

DOSAGE: Take one tablespoon at night with normal water.