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Home Remedies for Jaundice in Adults BY:S.vijaySudarsanam
Introduction • Jaundice is a liver disorder and yellowish staining of the skin and sclera which happens due to the release of a substance called bilirubin in the blood. It can be detected when bilirubin concentrations reach > 2mg/dl. • Jaundice in adults is mainly caused by excretion of Bilirubin which is mostly formed by the daily destruction and break down of red blood cells (RBC) in the bloodstream.
Symptoms of jaundice • Yellow staining of the skin • Yellow discoloration in the sclera (the whites of the eyes) and mucous membranes • Light-colored stools • Dark-colored urine • Nausea & vomiting • Itchiness • Diarrhea
Natural home remedies to treat jaundice • 1. Bitter gourd juice • To get effective cure of jaundice, drink bitter gourd juice in the early morning daily. • Take 1 small size bitter gourd and mash it to extracts its juice. Drink a 1/4th cup of the juice in the morning. • 2. Aloe Vera • Aloe vera is useful in curing liver problems. Saponins present in the aloe vera act as a natural cleanser. Aloe vera greatly supports digestion, detoxification, liver cleansing and renewal for body wellness.
Natural home remedies to treat jaundice • 5. Sugarcane • It helps in strengthening your liver, and it is a great remedy for people with jaundice. It helps to keep your bilirubin level at control and aids in proper digestion, and liver functioning. • Consume 1 – 2 glasses of sugarcane juice with lime every day. • 6. Basil leaves • It is popularly known as tulsi which is a great benefit for the liver and helps to treat jaundice. • Chew few fresh basil leaves daily.
Lifestyle advise and diet control • Eat only vegetarian foods. Avoid eating heavy foods which are too spicy, hot and oily. • Avoid canned and preserved foods. Skip chocolates, bakery items, and alcohol. • Increase the consumption of wheat flour, brown rice. Eat more dried fruits. • Stop doing unnecessary exercises and avoid stress
