Abstract

REVERSAL OF FATTY LIVER THROUGH AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT: A CLINICAL SUCCESS WITH KIRATATIKTA, TAMALAKKI AND PIPPALI EXTRACTS

Dr. Chandana K.*, Dr. Sneha K., Dr. A. S. Prashanth

Abstract

Over the past couple of decades, it has become increasingly clear that non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and Non- Alcholic Steato hepatitis (NASH) are the significant causes of liver disease. NAFLD is an umbrella term for a range of liver disorders characterized by macro vesicular hepatic fat accumulation (steatosis), signs of hepatocyte injury, mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate and variable hepatic fibrosis leading to cirrhosis. NAFLD itself has benign prognosis, but Non Alcoholic Steato-Hepatitis (NASH) is a potentially serious form of NAFLD, marked by liver inflammation, which may progress to scarring & irreversible damage. The current study has been performed with an objective to discover the effective Ayurvedic management of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver in a 45 year old Female patient who approached Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Hopital, Hubli with complaint of abdomen distension, increased body weight, Burning sensation in upper abdomen, generalized weakness since 6 years. Diagnostic ultrasound report confirmed grade 1 fatty liver in both lobes. She was managed with oral medicine - Kiratatikta, Tamalaki and Pippali Extract filled two tablet given twice a day for 90 days. The clinical improvement in the patients Signs and Symptoms, haematological parameters was observed and no fatty tissue was reported sonologically. This case highlights the potentiality of Ayurvedic Principles and Practice in managing fatty liver disease by addressing the root cause of the condition and promoting holistic healing approach.

Keywords: NAFLD, NASH, Kiratatikta, Tamalakki and Pippali Extract.