Abstract
It is a serious liver condition caused by HBV (Hepatitis B virus). It may be acute or chronic. Acute when it lasts for less than six months and chronic when it persists for more than six months. Starting from infection it leads to liver failure, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer in later stages. A vaccine for Hepatitis B can prevent this disease but there is no cure for the disease. With prevention, it can prevent the spread of infections to others.
Introduction
It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. As it spreads from person to person by direct contact with the body fluids like saliva, blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and also transmitted from mother to her baby. Sometimes people can recover on their own but in chronic conditions, it may be lifelong as there is no cure for the disease but regular testing and treatment can help to prevent this. As it stays for a long time it causes a serious condition that leads to liver cirrhosis or cancer or even death.
Causes
Hepatitis B includes the following causes-
Mode of transmission
- Sharing of needles
- Sexual contact
- Mother to child
- Accidental needle stick
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms are found according to the severity of the disease. It includes the following symptoms-
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Headache
- Hives
- Dark urine
- Joint pain
- Lethargy
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whitening of the eyes)
- Clay-coloured bowel movements
- Pain in the right side of the abdomen
- Muscle ache
- Hepatomegaly
Diagnosis
- Liver function test
- Blood test
- Fibro scan
- Serological test for surface antigen (HBsAg)
- Alpha-fetoprotein
- Liver biopsy
- Abdominal USG
- Transient elastography
- Serum liver fibrosis biomarkers
Treatment
According to symptoms and severity of the disease following are the ways to treat-
- Antiviral medications
- Interferon injections
- Liver transplant
Complication
- Liver failure
- Liver cirrhosis
- Liver cancer
- Kidney disease
- Inflammation of blood vessels
- Reactivation of Hepatitis B virus
Ayurvedic Aspect For Hepatitis B
In Ayurveda, Hepatitis B is correlated with the Ubhayapatha Ashrita Swatantra kamla which is a part of Kamala. It is not a complication of Pandu roga (anaemia). It is kosha and Sakha Ashrit and dominates the pitta dosha. When the pitta dosha is increased in the amount it affects the rakta dosha with ashraya ashrayi bhava and leads to kamla and affects the Raktavaha srotas of the body. Kamla is a rakta Pradoshaja and Pittaja Nanatmaja vyadhi which affects the pitta and rakta dosha of the body. The liver is correlated with the yakrit (Liver) which is responsible for bile production when yakrit is affected it affects the bilirubin production which affects the digestive fire as digestive fire is responsible for digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the body. As pitta dosha ios increases it causes liver disease.
In च.चि.१६।७-९ Causes of Ubhayapatha Ashrita Swatantra Kamla
- Excessive intake of sour, amla, and salty products
- Use of pitta dominating aahar and vihar
- Fear, anger
Symptoms of Ubhayapatha Ashrita Swatantra kamla
In acute condition च.चि.१६।३५-३६
" हारिद्रनेत्रः स भृशं हारिद्रत्वङ्नखाननः।
रक्तपीतशकृन्मूत्रो भेकवर्णो हतेन्द्रियः॥
दाहाविपाकदौर्बल्यसदनारुचिकर्षितः।
कामला बहुपित्तैषा कोष्ठशाखाश्रया मता॥ "
- Eyes, nails, face, and skin yellowish in color
- Stool and urine are yellow and reddish in color
- Appearance like a frog
- Indigestion
- Burning sensation
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
In chronic condition च.चि.१६।३७-
" कृष्णपीतशकृन्मूत्रो भृशं शूनश्च मानवः॥
सरक्ताक्षिमुखच्छर्दिविण्मूत्रो यश्च ताम्यति।
दाहारुचितृषानाहतन्द्रामोहसमन्वितः॥ "
नष्टाग्निसञ्ज्ञः क्षिप्रं हि कामलावान् विपद्यते।
- Urine and stool are black and yellow in color
- Excessive edema
- Face and eyes red in color
- Excessive vomiting
- Stool and urine come with blood
- Burning sensation
- Anorexia
- Constipation
- Excessive thirst
- Loss of consciousness
- Drowsiness
- Fainting
Ayurvedic Management Of Hepatitis
- Use of virechana - as the drugs are sharp, hot, penetrating, Vyavayi, and vikasi in nature.
- Use of Pitta dosha shamak Drayvas- as they are sweet, bitter, and astringent in nature.
- Use of triphala- suppress the production of free radicals and remove toxins from the body
- Use of Katuki churna- it has hepatoprotective properties
- Extract of Sarpunkha
- Use of Bhumi Amalaki- it contains anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and acts as an immunomodulator.
Herbal Remedies For Hepatitis B By Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda is GMP certified and all products are made up of 100% natural ingredients and pure and has no side effect on the body. The products are made under the guidance of M.D. Ayurveda experts and all herbs are explained in the old age context of Ayurveda. All products are free from any type of preservatives, fillers, adulterants, yeast, binders, or chemicals. Planet Ayurveda provides an herbal remedy to cure hepatitis B in an effective way. The formulations are described below-
Product lists-
Herbal Remedies For Hepatitis B
Product Description
1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna
The churna consists of Kalmegha (𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢), Sharpunkha (𝘛𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘢), Bhringraj (𝘌𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘣𝘢), and many more herbs. Bhumi amla contains antiviral and liver protective properties which help to keep the liver healthy and improve its function of the liver as it balances the pitta dosha of the body. Kalmegh contains the cleaning and purifying activity so it helps in improving digestive fire and liver functions. Kasni helps to reduce the swelling, enlargement, and inflammation of the liver.
Dosage- 1 teaspoon twice a day
2. Arogyavardhini Vati
The vati consists of most parts of Kutki and other herbs. It is a mixture of various herbs such as Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), purified Commiphora mukul (Guggulu), Chitrak mool (𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘻𝘦𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢), and other herbs. Kutki contains an anti-oxidant and helps to reduce mortality due to hepatitis B hepatotoxicity as it contains hepatoprotective properties. Triphala increases the catalase amylase activity and enhances the antioxidant enzymes in the body and also helps in the suppression of the production of inflammatory mediators and free radicals in the body.
Dosage- 2 tablets twice a day
3. Punarnava Capsules
The capsules are made up of a single extraction of Boerhavia diffusa (Punarnava). It contains the antioxidant property which fights against free radicals and liver cell-damaging toxins as it has the hepatoprotective property. It is madhura, tikta, and kashaya in rasa which balance the pitta dosha of the body. It has a diuretic property which helps to remove toxins from the body. It contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help to protect from bacteria and prevent inflammation.
Dosage- 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals
4. Liver Detox Formula
The capsules contain Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh), Punarnava (𝘉𝘰𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘢), Picrorhiza kurroa (Katuki), Biranjasipha (𝘈𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘮- 𝘠𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸), and many more herbs. Kalmegh increases the digestive fire which helps in digestion and improves the metabolism of the body. Katuki contains the hepatoprotective property which keeps the liver healthy and improves the function of the liver. Punarnava helps to remove toxins from the body and fight against the free radicals present in the body.
Dosage- 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals
5. Indian Echinacea
The capsules are made up of pure extract of Andrographis paniculata (Indian Echinacea). With the help of cleaning and purifying properties of kalmegh, it helps to improve the digestive fire and helps in digestion and metabolism of the body. It has anti-inflammatory properties which protect the liver from inflammation. It helps to remove toxins from the body, protect from various liver diseases and keep a healthy functioning of the body.
Dosage- 1 capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals
6. Livo Plan Syrup
It is a mixture of many various herbs such as Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi amla), Trayamana (𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘰), Patol (𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘢), and other herbs. Bhumi amla contains anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties which protect the liver and also act as an immunomodulator and improve the functioning of the liver. Kasni helps to reduce the swelling and inflammation of the liver. Bhringraj helps to remove toxins and helps in the reviving of liver cells.
Dosage- 1 teaspoon twice a day
7. Kamdudha Ras
It is made up of a mixture of three herbs Abhrak Bhasma (Mica calx), Amrita satva (𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢), and Swarna Gairik (𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘦). Abhrak bhasma has deepan and pachan property which helps in digestion and metabolism keeps the liver healthy and balance the three doshas of the body. Amrita satva contains the tikta and kashaya rasa which help to balance the pitta and kapha dosha of the body and contain antipyretic properties which help to reduce the fever and improve the immunity of the body.
Dosage- 1 tablet twice a day
Conclusion
As we know, the liver plays an important role in our body as it removes the toxins from the body, improves digestion and metabolism, and supports immunity. The defects in the liver cause various symptoms in the body and imbalance the functioning of the body. The treatment helps to reduce symptoms, control the infection and replication of the virus, and prevent further damage to the liver. Ayurveda involves Shodana chikitsa (𝘋𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵), shaman chikitsa (𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵), and Kayakalpa (Rejuvenation). The herbs, diet, and lifestyle modification help to cure hepatitis. Planet Ayurveda provides an herbal remedy to cure Hepatitis B in an effective way without any side effects to the body. The herbal remedies include the Yakrit plihantak churna, Arogyavardhini vati, Punarnava capsules, Liver detox formula, Indian echinacea, Livo plan syrup, and Kamdudha ras.
