Treatment of Jaundice & Home Remedy For Adults

Treatment of Jaundice & Home Remedy For Adults 

Jaundice cannot be treated or better said, treatment of jaundice is usually unnecessary.The correct approach is to cure Jaundice is to treat the underlying disease. Allopathic system prescribes blood test for abnormal red blood cells, bilirubin levels, hepatitis and substances that indicate liver dysfunction. Doctor often prescribe additional tests like biopsy or ultrasound to identify the causes of jaundice.

A correct dignosis of underlying cause is vital for taking remedial measures for Jaundice.However certain food are known to alleviate the symptoms and help improve liver functioning. The following are some natural foods that are effective in Jaundice.

Tomato juice: One glass of tomato juice, mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper, taken on empty stomach in the morning is a very effective home cure for jaundice.

Turmeric:- Turmeric is a very effective remedy in curing gallstones, liver problems, and jaundice.
In a glass of hot water mix a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder and drink it twice or thrice a day.

Papaya :- Papaya is a good and effective treatment against liver problems, and cancer which can result in jaundice. Papaya leaves, seeds, and bark along with the fruit can be used.

Take some tender leaves of papaya and make a paste of it. Consume half a teaspoon of this paste mixed with a teaspoon honey.

Radish leaves: Radish leaves contain compounds which induces appetite and regularises the bowel movements. Take some radish leaves and extract juice from it, with the help of a sieve. Drink about half a litre of the extracted juice daily, in about ten days the patient should get relief from the disease.

Lemon:- Lemon juice or a decoction of its leaves helps prevent any liver condition and repairs the damaged cells of it, thereby curing jaundice.
Drink lemon juice. Or boil handful of lemon leaves (around 10) in a cup of water for five minutes. Consume this prepared jaundice remedy for 3-5 days.

Ginger:- Ginger prevents cancer, and protects liver from different problems and ensures normal function.
Drink ginger juice everyday. Or make a cocktail of a teaspoon each of lemon and mint juice. To it add half a teaspoon of ginger juice. Mix and take it everyday.


Sugarcane: The properties in sugarcane helps in proper digestion and proper liver functioning, thereby helping the patient to recover quickly from jaundice. Take a glass of sugarcane juice and add some lime juice to this. Drink this juice twice daily for better results. Ensure to clean sugarcane properly before extracting juice from it.

Basil leaves: Take   about 10-15 basil leaves and make a paste of it. Add half a glass of freshly prepared radish juice to it. Drink this daily for about two to three weeks for better results.

Gooseberry: Gooseberry is rich in vitamin C and is a very useful in alleviating the symptoms of  jaundice.


Barley: Boil  a cup of barley water in about three litres of water and allow it to simmer for about three hours. Drink this water as frequently as possible throughout the day  for treatment of jaundice.