liver jaundice - #18117

Doctor, my uncle was diagnosed with liver jaundice two weeks ago, and our whole family is worried about his health. It started suddenly—he lost his appetite, felt weak all the time, and then his skin and eyes started turning yellow. He also had frequent nausea and vomiting, so we took him to the hospital. The doctors ran some tests and confirmed that he had jaundice, with high bilirubin levels. They prescribed some medications and told him to rest, but they didn’t really explain what was causing it or how to help his liver heal properly. Since then, we’ve been trying to find natural ways to support his recovery, and we heard that Ayurveda has excellent treatments for liver jaundice. But we don’t know where to start. Could you explain how Ayurveda views jaundice? Is it considered a Pitta imbalance, since it affects the liver? Right now, we’ve been giving him a simple diet—mostly khichdi, coconut water, and fresh fruit juices—but he still feels very weak. Are there specific Ayurvedic foods or herbs that can help his liver recover faster? I read that Bhumi Amla, Kutki, and Punarnava are good for liver health—should he take those? Also, is there a specific Ayurvedic detox that helps cleanse the liver? We also don’t fully understand what caused his liver jaundice. He drinks alcohol occasionally, but not heavily. Could it be related to stress or poor digestion? He had a stressful period recently, and his eating habits weren’t great—he used to eat a lot of fried and spicy foods. Could that have contributed to his liver issues? Another thing we’re unsure about is how long recovery takes. The doctor said it might take weeks or even months before he feels normal again. Does Ayurveda have treatments that can speed up healing and restore his strength? Should he follow a strict lifestyle to prevent future liver issues? We really want to take the best approach to help him recover completely. Any advice on liver jaundice from an Ayurvedic perspective would be greatly appreciated.