Description
Cirrhosis is a disease of the Liver.
The progressive liver disorder that causes damage to the tissues of the Liver is Cirrhosis. It causes inflammation, cell degeneration and fibrous thickening of tissues. This disrupts the normal functions of the Liver.
The Liver is the largest organ of the Body. It is located at the upper right abdomen. It has a number of functions in the human body.
It fights for infections and plays a role in the immune system.
It synthesizes the blood proteins that help in clotting the blood during bleeding.
It decomposes the Red Blood Cells and produces amino acids.
It store the Glycogen.
It detoxifies the Body.
It produces bile that is stored in the Gallbladder. Bile helps in digestion.
It produces Cholesterol to break down the fatty substances.
When the toxicity increases in the Liver, It causes blockage of collagen production and hardening of the Liver tissues. The blood fails to reach the healthy tissues and results in scarring of the Tissues.
It interrupts the regular job of the Liver. This may result in fatal changes. The condition may give rise to Cirrhosis.
Causes of Cirrhosis
Obesity
Diabetes
Alcoholism
Cystic Fibrosis
Hemochromatosis
Wilson's Disease
Chronic Hepatitis C and D
Problem With the Bile Duct
Viral or Bacterial Infections
If not treated properly, Cirrhosis may cause
Edema
Death
Obesity
Ascites
Jaundice
Diabetes
Infections
Confusion
Allergies
Infertility
Constipation
Malnutrition
Memory Problems
Enlarged Spleen
Internal Bleeding
High Blood Pressure
Digestion Problems
Materia Medica for Cirrhosis
Single Herb Take 16 grams of Sea Buckthorn Extract, consume it orally with a glass of fresh water thrice a day.
Picrorhiza Kurroa or Kutki is detoxificant in nature. It is a bitter tonic for Liver, Gallbladder and Spleen. It provides strength to these organs and enhances their functions.
For Liver Cirrhosis, take half a tablespoon of Kutki powder and have it every day in the morning and evening. You can also add 1 tablespoon of fresh Aloe Vera gel and half a tablespoon of Honey for better taste.
Kutki tablets and capsules are also available in the market. Take 2 every day.
Vitamin C for Liver Cirrhosis
Vitamin C eliminates the toxins from the blood. It protects the Liver tissues of being damage and prevents Liver diseases.
Have massive doses of Vitamin C.
OR : Have Vitamin C rich foods every day.
Green Tea for Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis is a result of increases of toxins in the body. Green Tea helps in removing the toxins from the Body.
have 2 to 3 cups of herbal Green Tea every day.
Milk Thistle is hepatoprotective in nature. It contains strong antioxidant and detoxifying agents. It protects the liver from oxidative damage and improve the Liver functions.
Milk Thistle capsules are available in market. Have 2 every day.
Schisandra has antioxidant properties that prevent the Liver tissues from oxidative damage.
Have 1 Schisandra capsule every day.