When the liver becomes inflamed due to viral infections, autoimmune conditions or as a result of medications, drugs, toxins, and alcohol the condition is called Hepatitis. An inflamed liver cannot function properly and Hepatitis significantly affects the overall health and well being of the individual.
This is because the liver is a vital organ that performs several critical functions of the body. These functions include but are not limited to – 

• Digestion of food (bile production)
• Detoxification of body
• excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs from the blood
• activation of protein-based enzymes in the body
• storage of glycogen (a form of sugar), minerals, and vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
• synthesis of blood proteins, such as albumin and clotting factors

TYPES OF HEPATITIS

According to the latest definitions of the World Health Organization, revised in September 2019 (1), there are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. In particular, types B and C lead to chronic disease in hundreds of millions of people and, together, are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis and  liver cancer. Hepatitis A and E are typically caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water. hepatitis A virus can cause an unpleasant illness, but most people fully recover.

Hepatitis B, C and D usually occur as a result of parenteral contact with infected body fluids. Common modes of transmission for these viruses include receipt of contaminated blood or blood products, invasive medical procedures using contaminated equipment and for hepatitis B transmission from mother to baby at birth, from family member to child, and also by sexual contact.

Acute infection may occur with limited or no symptoms, or may include symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

1. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is present in the faeces of infected persons and is most often transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food. Certain sex practices can also spread HAV. Infections are in many cases mild, with most people making a full recovery and remaining immune from further HAV infections. However, HAV infections can also be severe and life threatening. Most people in areas of the world with poor sanitation have been infected with this virus. Safe and effective vaccines are available to prevent HAV.

​2. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through exposure to infective blood, semen, and other body fluids. HBV can be transmitted from infected mothers to infants at the time of birth or from family member to infant in early childhood. Transmission may also occur through transfusions of HBV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injection drug use. HBV also poses a risk to healthcare workers who sustain accidental needle stick injuries while caring for infected-HBV patients. Safe and effective vaccines are available to prevent HBV.

3. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This may happen through transfusions of HCV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injection drug use. Sexual transmission is also possible, but is much less common. There is no vaccine for HCV.

4. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections occur only in those who are infected with HBV. The dual infection of HDV and HBV can result in a more serious disease and worse outcome. Hepatitis B vaccines provide protection from HDV infection.

5. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is mostly transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food. HEV is a common cause of hepatitis outbreaks in developing parts of the world and is increasingly recognized as an important cause of disease in developed countries. Safe and effective vaccines to prevent HEV infection have been developed but are not widely available.

WHAT AYURVED TOLD ABOUT HEPATITIS AND LIVER DISORDERS

                In the ancient ayurvedic literature, the function of the liver is explained in relation to dosa (vital biological forces – humor), dhatu (body tissue), mamsa (muscle tissue), and mala (excreta). All ayurvedic therapies work by effectively balancing the tridoshas, viz., Vata (air), Pitta (digestion) and Kapha (earth and water). 

‘युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु। युक्तस्वप्नाव बोधस्य योगो भवति दु:ख।।
That is, all types of diseases of the body can be cured by liver diet and exercise, whether they are mental or physical.

At Advit veda, our research suggests that the best way to treat hepatitis is by treating the devitalized body energies involved in causing hepatitis. Treatment should not focus only on the aspect of liver protection but on the immunomodulation of the entire immune system. Most doctors fail to recognize the importance of positive immunomodulation and focus solely on repairing the liver and hence are unable to bring down the virus to zero or provide protection against the reoccurrence of disease and other future infections. We use hepatoprotective herbs along with immunomodulatory agents which provide all-around immunity and also improve the functioning of other vital organs, achieving an efficient body and healthy mind. 

Advit Veda adopts a holistic approach in the treatment of liver problems. Our treatments are 100% natural and are scientifically proven to have no side effects or overdosing problems, unlike most allopathic medications. As per the nature of ayurvedic treatments, we treat the condition from the base by eliminating the underlying factors responsible for the cause and our medications also reduce the associated in the associated symptoms (like jaundice, fatigue and nausea ) with remarkable effectiveness and speed. 

OUR TREATMENT METHODS AND PRODUCTS

                   In the absence of a reliable liver protective drug in modern medicine, there are a number of medicinal preparations (Rasayanas)  in Ayurveda that we deploy of the complete treatment of liver disorders.

                    Our research suggests that the hepatitis disease is complex and cannot be eradicated by one single medication, Instead, an extensive and all-round treatment method needs to be deployed. We call it the 4-Dimensional Treatment. All four products in our Hepatitis treatment kit work harmoniously together. They supplement each other which increase the efficacy of the treatment 4 folds, which is way beyond the capability of conventional treatment methods

Our combination of different rasayanas work harmoniously together, supplementing and aiding each other to deliver fast and future proof results for our patients.

Livonew A works to directly combat the virus and other hepatoxic agents.

Livonew P works to increase iron concentration in the body to rejuvenate and repair the organs, restoring healthy conditions and combating the side effects of hepatitis like anemia and jaundice.

Livonew K is a fast-acting anti-inflammatory that focuses on quickly reducing inflammation in the liver providing immediate relief from the harmful and painful symptoms bettering the patient’s quality of life.

Livonew 90 is an amazing product that supplements of all other medicines by aiding in the production of new liver cells, accelerating the healing process and also provides immunity against all future infections.