Ayurveda Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis

Abstract

In Indian population Chronic alcoholism and Alcoholic Hepatitis  are commonly encountered. Excessive and chronic intake of  alcohol causes liver damage and subsequent Hepatitis. In  Ayurveda it is called Madhyajanya Yakrit Vikara resembles  kamala which is a pittajanya vyadhi. Madya effects as a poison  if a person drinks it in appropriate manner The metabolite of  alcohol i.e acetaldehyde causes damage to hepatocytes and  causes inflammation of the liver leading to increased formation  of liver enzymes and serum bilirubin in the circulating blood. It causes yellowish discolouration  of conjunctiva, urine and skin. There will be symptoms like loss of appetite, body ache, mild fever,  weakness in the lower limbs and often itching. Ayurveda management in this include stoppage of  alcohol followed by Vyadhi pratyanika chikitsa, adequate rest, Pathy-apathya prayoga, walking  daily, use of hepato-protective drugs, Satvavajaya chikitsa , counseling and Pranayama therapy.  Alcoholic hepatitis cases can be successfully treated by Ayurveda medicines. In this paper  Ayurveda treatment of Alcoholic hepatitis is discussed in detail.