Description
Gilbert's Syndrome is a disease of the Liver.
The excessive accumulation of Bilirubin in the blood is termed as Gilbert's Syndrome.
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment which is produced when the Red Blood Cells are broken down. Bilirubin undergoes a chemical reaction in the Liver and gets converted into a water soluble form. It gets passed on to Bile from where it is removed from the body through Urine or Stool. The yellow color of Urine and dark brown color of stools is due to the presence of Bilirubin.
Causes of Gilbert's Syndrome
Gilbert's Syndrome is a genetic disorder which occurs due to mutated genes. It affects the Bilirubin passage into the bile. The bilirubin starts accumulating in the blood stream.
A person with Gilbert's Syndrome experiences short episodes of Jaundice. The Eyes and Skin start looking yellow. Certain factors which may trigger the episode are :
Stress
Dehydration
Lack of Sleep
Fasting for long
Physical activity
Menstrual Cycle
If not treated properly, Gilbert's Syndrome may cause
Gall Stones
Liver Diseases
Materia Medica for Gilbert's Syndrome
Single Herb Steep half teaspoon of dried powdered Dandelion root in one cup of hot water for 15 minutes. Drink it thrice daily.
Take 1 teaspoon of dried Liquorice root powder. Boil it. Simmer for 15 minutes. Drink thrice daily.
Have Milk Thistle extract 250 mg twice daily.
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Extract the juice of fresh Spinach and Carrot. Drink one glass of the juice in a ratio of 1:1 once a day.