Ayurvedic Treatment for Hepatitis B

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What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is a serious liver infection. For most people, it is short term and lasts less than 6 months, but for others infection becomes chronic. Chronic hepatitis B increases risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis (a condition that permanently scars the liver). While most adults who have this disease will fully recover even if symptoms are severe, infants and children are most likely to develop chronic infection.

Symptoms

Abdominal pain

Dark urine

Fever

Joint pain

Loss of appetite

Nausea and vomiting

Weakness and fatigue

Yellowing of skin and whites of eyes (jaundice)

Hepatitis B Causes

While hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), the virus can be spread from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids. It does not spread by sneezing or coughing. Some of the ways hepatitis B transmission occurs:
Sexual contact – having unprotected sex with someone who is infected. The virus can be passed on to you if the infected person’s blood, saliva, semen or vaginal secretions enter body
Sharing needles – hepatitis B spreads very easily through needles and syringes contaminated with infected blood. Sharing IV drug items puts at a much higher risk of contracting hepatitis B
Accidental needle sticks – this is a concern for health care workers and anyone else who does a job that requires them to come in contact with human blood
From mother to child – a pregnant woman infected with HBV can pass the virus to the babies during childbirth. The newborn, however, can be vaccinated to avoid getting infected in almost all cases

Prevention and precaution

Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the hepatitis B vaccine, which is given as 2 injections, separated by a month or 3-4 injections over 6 months, depending on which vaccine is given. Some precautions to be taken to decrease hepatitis B transmission:

• Known HBV status of sexual partner
• Use new latex or polyurethane condom each time you have sex if you don’t know health status of your partner
• Don’t use illegal drugs
• Ask about hepatitis B vaccine before you travel

Hepatitis B Complications

Hepatitis B can cause a series of complications, if left undiagnosed or untreated.
Cirrhosis – the liver inflammation associated with hepatitis B infection can lead to extensive liver scarring (cirrhosis) which can impair the liver’s ability to function properly
Live cancer – people with HBV have an increased risk of getting liver cancer
Liver failure – acute liver failure happens when the vital functions of the liver shut down. When that occurs, a liver transplant is required to stay alive

Hepatitis B Treatment in Ayurveda

Herbal Remedies

Ayurvedic herbs like Katuki, Kalamegha, Kumari, Punarnava, Kakamachi, Guduchi and Daruharidra aid in improving metabolism and digestive system, as well as in the detoxification of the liver.

Dietary Adjustments

• Include foods such as figs, khichadi prepared from old shali rice, papaya, potatoes, pointed gourd, green gram, sugarcane juice, mango, cow’s milk, apple, grapes, wheat, buttermilk and ginger in your diet
• Avoid pungent or fried foods, like chillies. Also avoid peas, mustard oil, betel leaves, sesame, excess oil, ghee and black gram
• Do not drink alcohol
• Do not drink water in excess

Panchakarma Therapies

Snehana, Swedana, Vamana, Virechana and Basti are some of the Panchakarma therapies that are done to aid in the rebalancing of the doshas and clearing the digestive system of toxins.

Lifestyle Modifications

• Take proper rest
• Boil and cool water before drinking it
• Do not suppress thirst and hunger, as well as the urge to empty the bladder and bowel
• Avoid too much exposure to sunlight
• Try not to sleep during the day
• Avoid overexertion and straining the body

Meditation & Yoga

Asanas and Pranayama that keep the liver healthy are highly recommended and can be very beneficial to those suffering from Hepatitis B. Some asanas that are beneficial are: Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fish Pose), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) and many more.

Jiva’s Evidence-Based Treatment Process

Nadi Pariksha

Starting with Nadi Pariksha, Jiva’s certified Ayurvedic doctors use this traditional pulse diagnosis to detect imbalances and assess organ health, which is crucial for diagnosing Hepatitis B accurately.

Prakriti Analysis

Understanding your unique physical and psychological patterns allow us to create a Hepatitis B treatment plan that not only addresses symptoms but also aligns with your lasting health.

Samprapti Ghatak (Pathogenesis)

Our practitioners investigate the progression of Hepatitis B by examining hygiene, dietary habits, lifestyle, and mental health factors. This thorough analysis helps identify specific triggers that need to be addressed for targeted treatment.

Chikitsa Sutra - Personalised Treatment Plan

A detailed Hepatitis B treatment plan is created, which consists of diet modifications, lifestyle adjustments, herbal medication and specific therapies that aim to restore dosha balance and enhance liver health.

Continuous Monitoring & Amendments

Continuous tracking of effectiveness of the treatment allows us to make necessary adjustments, ensuring that you achieve the best results from your personalised and Ayurvedic Treatment for Hepatitis B with Jiva’s ongoing support.

What Our Patients Say

87% of patients rate us excellent in service.
78% of patients saw significant improvement in 3 months of treatment.
92% of patients stopped allopathic medicines completely.