Jaundice occurs when the bilirubin levels increase in the blood. This leads to yellowing of the eyes and the skin.
In itself, it is not a disease but points towards an underlying medical condition. It is a common condition in newborn infants and goes away within a few days.
However, it can be a life-threatening condition in adults and infants both, if left untreated.
Some symptoms of jaundice are vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, fever, abdominal pains and headaches, swelling of legs and abdomen, and weakness.
While aggressive medication would be needed in most cases, many natural home remedies can help in quicker healing from jaundice. Let’s take a look at some of them:
1. Natural sunlight
When infants are diagnosed with Jaundice, apart from phototherapy, doctors recommend exposing them to sunlight as it is beneficial.
2. Sugarcane juice
Sugarcane juice helps in strengthening the liver and aids in its proper functioning. Have a glass daily till your jaundice improves.
3. Goat’s milk
At par with cow’s milk regarding nutrients, goat’s milk is easy to digest and is suitable for infants and adults alike. Goat’s milk also has useful antibodies that help in curing jaundice.
4. Green grapes’ juice
Juice of green grapes helps in improving the liver functioning. It balances the serum bilirubin levels and cures jaundice.
5. Ginger
Ginger has excellent antioxidative properties. It is also hypolipidemic so it helps the liver. Have in the form of ginger-tea for best results.
6. Garlic
Garlic is a powerful antioxidant. This helps with liver detoxification and thus contributes to curing jaundice.
7. Lemon
Lemon juice helps in unblocking the bile ducts as it has antioxidant properties. Also, it enhances immunity and stops further damage to the liver.
8. Yogurt
The probiotics in yogurt help improve immunity. It brings down levels of serum bilirubin and offers protection against harmful bacteria. Have a bowl of curd daily to cure your jaundice.
9. Tomatoes
Lycopene, a compound found in tomatoes, is a potent antioxidant. This helps with detoxification of the liver and curing of jaundice. Make a juice of boiled tomatoes and have a glass daily.
10. Amla
Amla is rich in vitamin C and other essential nutrients that help in combating jaundice. It improves liver functioning and helps balance the serum bilirubin levels. Boil amlas, make a paste and mix this with water and honey and have daily.
