How to Cure Fatty Liver Naturally with Ayurveda – Herbal Remedies & Diet Tips

Abstract

In today’s era, increasing  sedentary lifestyle and change in diet pattern can increase the prevalence of  disease that is rising the number of diseases. Counting obesity and insulin resistance has increased worldwide. Among all these conditions fatty liver is one of the most  common problems which we are facing in the present days . It requires Proper management and guidance otherwise it leads to other serious consequences in future.  So in this article today we will discuss fatty liver and its management so that we can reduce its future consequences.

Introduction

As we know very well, the liver is the largest organ of our digestive system. It has many functions. It is involved in the metabolism of nutrients, mainly carbohydrates, fat, and protein in food. It provide the energy for our daily routine activity. Hepatic disease is a broad term over all health problems Ultimately function of this master organ is decreased and directly and indirectly causes disturbances. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a condition in which excess fat builds up in your liver make it fatty. Sometimes  buildup of fat is not caused by heavy alcohol use. Other side Long term usage of excessive alcohol causes fat to build up in the liver. Two types of NAFLD ( nonalcoholic fatty liver), or NAFL (also referred to as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH (also referred to as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis . People typically develop one type of NAFLD.

1. NON ALCOHOLIC  FATTY  LIVER

NAFL is a form of NAFLD in which you have fat in your liver but little or no inflammation or liver damage because it not happening due to alcohol intake.  NAFL does not progress to cause liver damage or other complications. NAFL can cause pain from enlargement of the liver.

2. NONALCOHOLIC STETOHEPATITIS

NASH is the advanced  form of NAFLD in which you have inflammation of the liver and liver damage, in addition to fat in your liver. The inflammation and liver damage of NASH can cause fibrosis of the liver.

Stages of Fatty Liver Disease

1. Simple Fatty liver or steatosis :- This is the first stage of fatty liver. There are often no symptoms in early stage symptoms, with a healthy diet and regular exercise, excess fat in liver cells can be reduced.
2. Second stage of fatty liver- when fat build up in liver cells is accompanied with inflammation. Inflammation occurs when the liver is repairing damaged cells. If the amount of damaged tissue increases, the liver may struggle to repair it fast enough so inflamed tissue remains scarred.
3. Third stage of fatty liver :- when there is persistent scar tissue in liver and in blood vessels around the liver. Liver still functions quite well at stage,removing or treating the cause of inflammation may prevent further progression or even some damage. Function of the liver is affected.
4. Fourth stage of liver:- At this stage , liver stops working properly, systems start to appear such as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes as well as dull ache in lower side of ribs at this stage there is more risk to develop cirrhosis.

Causes

1. Many kinds of  genetic and environmental factors [diet + sedentary lifestyle] play a role in progressing the disease.
2. Diet :- Excessive consumption of fatty and fried food ,bread, rice, potatoes, sugar rich drinks such as cold drinks and  alcohol containing drinks. Excess use of dairy products and heavy food like non veg etc.
3. Drugs :- long term  usage of drugs like steroid, immunosuppressive and  certain chemotherapy drugs could cause liver damage.
4. Some surgical procedures can cause fatty deposition in the liver.
5. HELLP syndrome:- It is a Rare Pregnancy complication  that mainly affects your blood and liver. Three signs of this disease (Hemolysis, Elevated liver enzyme, Low Platelets count).
6. Others:- Congenital and  Inherited liver diseases etc.

Symptoms

NAFLD is frequently asymptomatic, When it does, they may include:-

1. Fatigue and sometimes pain in mild right upper quadrant discomfort
2. Loss of appetite
3. Nausea due to indigestion
4. Vomiting
5. Confusion
6. Poor judgment
7. Trouble in concentrating

Diagnosis of Fatty liver Disease

1. Blood investigation:-  If blood tests show a high level of AST and ALT. Serum GGT is also raised.
2. Ultrasound imaging:- Ultrasound is most often used and provides a qualitative assessment of hepatic fat content.
3. Computed tomography and Magnetic resonance imaging. These kinds of imaging create the image of the liver and give grading of fatty liver. They offer great sensitivity for lesser degree of steatosis ( fat  accumulation)
4. Fibroscan:- FibroScan is a non-invasive device that assesses the ‘hardness’ (or stiffness) of the liver via the technique of transient elastography.
5. Liver biopsy:- Although it is not frequently required for either diagnosis and staging. But we can Assess the degree of inflammation and extent of liver fibrosis.

Treatment

Treatment for NAFLD usually starts with weight loss. This can be done by eating a healthy diet, limiting portion sizes and exercise. Losing weight may improve other health problems that lead to NAFLD. By avoiding medicine that can affect our liver. Along with this, quit smoking and drinking alcohol.

1. Lose weight :-  By  reducing  the number of calories  each day and  increase the  physical activity to lose weight slowly. Eating fewer calories is key to losing weight and managing this disease.
2. Exercise :- Aim for at least 30 minute walk everyday. If will increase metabolism of body that will be helpful in reducing weight .
3. Diet :- Food rich in vitamin E, omega 3 fatty acid, vitamin D helpful in reducing the cholesterol and excellent supplement for heart , brain, liver.
4. Protect your liver:- Avoiding the medication and substances that continuously damage the liver.
5. Lowering cholesterol level  and blood pressure :-  A healthy diet, exercise and medicines can help keep your cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure at a healthy level.

Ayurvedic overview of fatty liver disease

According to Ayurveda Yakrit (liver) is the place of origin or centre of production  which maintains the Pitta dosha in our body. When the Rasa dhatu (first tissue formed in gut in form of essence of food due to action of agni) enters the yakrit and pleeha (liver and spleen respectively), further action by Ranjaka Pitta it give Red colour to it and convert into rakta dhatu . Thus Yakrit (Liver) is responsible for the maturation of Rakta. Yakrit (Liver) controls many activities in the body.The basic temperature of Yakrit is hot owing to the presence of Pitta.  But when its temperature disturbed due to our Ahara vihar (diet + environment) then coldness prevails and dominates the hot zone of Yakrit. Further it slows or sluggish its activity. Therefore, it can be inferred from this correlation that fatty liver disease results from elevated Kapha dosha. This gives rise to many diseases related to Yakrit.

Causes

1. Kapha Prakopaka causes ( Factor those increase level of kapha )
2. Divaswapna :- Sleeping during daytime
3. Alasya:- Excessive laziness
4. Avayama:- No activity especially after eating heavy food Consumption of these food  influence the progression of fatty liver  disease
5. Madhura Ahara :- Sweet taste, especially cold drinks.
6. Snigdha Ahara :- Oily or fatty food ( junk food )
7. Guru Ahara  :-  Heavy to digest ( non veg )
8. Abhisyandhi Ahara :- Which blocks the body’s channels ( Curd)

Thus we can say Kapha increasing food and activity gives progression of Fatty liver disease or avoiding or minimizing the quantity of these foods can help in reducing the cases of FLD.

Sign and symptoms

1. Ajirna :-  Which is known as indigestion.
2. Stauthlya :-  Presentation seen in obese people.
3. Amlapitta:-Fatty liver progression leads to Amlapitta (Hyperacidity)

In Ayurveda all symptoms came due to manda agni (Low digestive fever )Like feeling fullness, Nausea, Guruta (heaviness in abdomen), Klama (laziness) etc.

Treatment according to Ayurveda

For treating ayurveda in modern treatment the following condition is to treat morbid kapha and Pitta. Treating on lines of Medo roga and Sthoulya (Obesity), treating on the lines of the Pandu roga (Anemia) and Kamala roga (jaundice) also treating on the lines of Prameha (diabetic mellitus).

1. Vihara (Lifestyle) :-Vyayama (Exercise), Ushana Vasa:- Staying in warm places, Snana (Hot bath)
2. Ahara (Diet):-  Yava (Barley), Godhuma(Wheat), Jangala Mamsa Rasa(Flesh or meat group of animals living in dry lands), Mudga (Green Gram), Masura ( Red lentils).
3. Panchkarma procedure :- Cleansing of body by administering Vamana (therapeutic Emesis) and Virechana (therapeutic purgation).

Ayurvedic Herbs

1. Kutki :- One of the best herbs with mind blowing advantages. Primary benefits of Kutki are its capacity to support liver function and gallbladder. It is available in the market in different forms.
2. Kalmegh :- kalmegh is now utilized all over the world, due to its bitter and cooling properties, kalmegh improves liver function,enhancing appetite,supporting easy digestion.

Herbal Remedies for fatty liver in Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda has tremendous potential in treatment of fatty liver disease. They have pure herbal products or remedies for fatty liver disease.  We have 100% pure and natural product .We are offering the best quality ayurvedic products  and medicine all over the world. The firm also offers skin care products such as scrubs, face wash, body butter, toners, soaps, etc.These products are  free from chemicals and preservatives. These medicines are manufactured  under the  supervision of MD ayurveda doctors. The company also sells products globally through partnered distributors.

Product Description

1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna

Yakrit Plihantak churan is a formulation which is made by planet ayurveda. This is available  in powder or capsule form. It is a natural herbal powder specially made by  using ingredients  like Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurrao), Makoy (Solanum indicum), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kaasni (Cichorium intybus), Sharpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea) and Bhringraj (Eclipta alba).   Due to  Tikta, Kashaya Rasa and   Kapha Pitta shamak properties of bhumi amalaki it is anti-inflammatory, detoxifying. Tikta rasa and hot potency of kalmegh help to reduce the vitiated (kapha and Pitta dosha). Combination of these drugs mainly work on Pitta and Kapha dosha that will help in reducing the fat collection process on liver. That’s Why it is useful in all liver diseases.

Dosage :- 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful twice daily, with plain water or fruit juice, after meals.

2. Livo plan syrup

Livo plan syrup  is an amazing ayurvedic formulation for liver and pleeha roga. This is a herbal syrup made from the extracts of herbs like Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Sharpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum),  Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Patol (Trichosanthes dioica) etc. Due to the addition of Bhringraj which has potent anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is useful in Fatty acids . Kalmegh has Tikat (bitter) taste and Ushna Hot) potency. It stimulates the liver which does excellent work in fatty liver. Combining all these wonderful ayurvedic herbs shows carminative (increase appetite), hepatoprotective, detoxifying properties on liver . It overall helps in fatty liver which supports the liver.

Dosage –  1-2 teaspoon twice daily ,with water

3. Liver Detox capsule

Liver Detox capsule is available in capsule form which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda. Liver Detox Formula contains various herbs such as Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Makoy (Solanum nigrum), Biranjasipha (Achillea millefolium-Yarrow), Jhavuka (Tamarix Gallica),  Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Kasni (Cichorium intybus). It helps maintain proper levels of hormones in the liver. Due to the addition of punarnava which helps in cleansing the liver shows detoxifying properties. strengthen the liver. Because it contains the Makoy which has tridoshaghna properties (reduce all the three dosha ) properties  and is pungent and bitter in taste, hot in potency, and alleviated Kapha  Dosha  and helps in reducing the fat deposition in liver.

Dosage :- 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

Conclusion

In this article we conclude that Fatty liver  is an extremely bothersome disease caused by a faulty lifestyle, dietary indiscriminations. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle not only makes a person confident and productive but also drives him to success. “By performing an appropriate diet and mode of life, practicing exercises, restraining greed, having self-control, and being truthful, the disease subsides  because the liver is the main and largest organ of our digestive system and its care is most important and can lead to various other diseases. “Planet ayurveda formulations are very innovative and  natural trusted products which help to make us free from diseases and various kinds of health issues because they are free from preservatives. Their diet plan also helps us to differentiate the  diet according to a particular disease