In 2015, more than 325 million people were suffering from chronic hepatitis infections, and the number of acute hepatitis patients was even more. The same year, about 1.34 million people lost their lives to the disease.
For those who don’t know, hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver commonly caused by hepatitis viruses. The five main types of viruses are named A, B, C, D and E. While hepatitis A and hepatitis E are usually spread through contaminated food and water, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis D typically transfers by coming in contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person.
Though the disease may seem to be the end of the world, it isn’t so. With timely diagnosis and proper treatment, you or your loved one suffering from hepatitis can beat the ailment and lead a normal life.
On the World Hepatitis Day, explore some home remedies that can help control or completely cure hepatitis.
#1. Artichokes are known to benefit the liver, so add a good amount of it to your diet. These stimulate bile flow in the liver, which helps in getting rid of the toxins in the body.
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#2. Milk thistle extract has been known to contain silymarin, a flavonoid proven to heal and help rebuild the liver. You can administer 200 milligrams to 400 milligrams of milk thistle to a hepatitis patient three times per day in capsule or alcohol-free extract form.
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#3. Licorice has some health benefits, and one of these is treating hepatitis C. Licorice roots have antioxidants that cleanse the blood by removing toxins. Its antiviral properties also make it a suitable for the treatment of viral hepatitis. You can consume it in the form of tea.
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#4. Turmeric, which is known to have strong antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, protects the liver by restraining the virus and also lowers cholesterol which helps in improving the organ function.
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#5. Castor oil helps in boosting the lymphocyte production in the body; thus, improving the circulation of lymph or lymphatic fluid in the body. What you can do is dip a clean cloth in warm castor oil and place it on the part of your body where the liver is situated.
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#6. Black seed oil has been used for centuries for several digestive ailments. Its several qualities include strengthening the immune system, and several scientific kinds of research have also concluded it to have medicinal properties.
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#7. Used in the treatment of a plethora of auto-immune disease, reishi mushrooms also aid live function.
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#8. Ginseng or Panax ginseng encourages the growth of new liver cells. Consumption of ginseng tea on a regular basis can help fight hepatitis C infection.
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#9. Drink lots of green tea. A rich source of antioxidants, such as catechins help in stabilizing cell membranes; green tea can heal liver cells and tissues damaged by hepatitis C.
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#10. Though not as popular as it once was, the liver extract is high in vitamins, iron and folic acid. Several studies have found it to be useful in treating hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
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So, while the best way to treat hepatitis would be to receive proper treatment from a qualified medical practitioner, several home remedies can also help you manage it. Tell us other things you know that are helpful in treating the disease.
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