| The liver is an extremely important organ as it is the | | | | continuous days. |
| seat of the five digestive fires of the human body | | | | Mix ½ teaspoon saunf, ½ teaspoon |
| and also the converter of plasma into blood. So, from | | | | dhania, 5nos kali mirch, 5nos lasun, 5nos tulsi, ½ |
| an Ayurvedic point of view, the liver is the master | | | | teaspoon adrak. Boil in 1-1/2 cups of water for five |
| controller of the entire body. However, the liver is | | | | minutes, strain and add one teaspoon honey when |
| susceptible to a large number of disorders also. One | | | | warm and take twice a day after meals. |
| of these is the abnormal enlargement of the liver, | | | | Mix amla powder--300 gms with dried ginger powder |
| which is known as hepatomegaly. | | | | 100gms. Take one teaspoonful of this powder with |
| Normally, an adult liver is about the size of a small | | | | water once in the morning and once in the evening. |
| football. Sometimes, however, the liver becomes | | | | Drink alcohol in moderation, or not at all. alcohol can |
| enlarged. This is known as enlarged liver, or | | | | lead to fat accumulation, inflammation and scarring in |
| hepatomegaly (hep-uh-to-MEG-uh-le). Enlarged liver | | | | the liver. If drinking continues, liver damage may be |
| isn't a disease. It's a sign of an underlying problem, | | | | fatal. |
| such as hepatitis, congestive heart failure or cancer. | | | | Chicory juice obtained from its flowers, seeds and |
| Treatment of an enlarged liver depends on the cause. | | | | roots is very beneficial in the treatment of several |
| A swollen liver is the symptom of many possible | | | | liver problems. Its juice is commonly prescribed to |
| disorders, and needs prompt professional medical | | | | treat enlargement of the liver. |
| investigation. It is often related to a similar symptom: | | | | The kantakari herb is used in the treatment of |
| swollen spleen. There are many condition that may | | | | enlargement of both the liver and the spleen, which is |
| cause swollen liver or enlarged liver, including liver | | | | known as hepatosplenomegaly. |
| disorders such as hepatitis and various other diseases | | | | Gokulakanta: This herb is used for treatment of |
| not directly related to the liver. | | | | several liver problems including jaundice, hepatitis and |
| Natural Cure for Enlarged Liver | | | | derangement of the liver. Its root is prescribed in |
| A swollen liver is the symptom of many possible | | | | such conditions. A specially prepared decoction of the |
| disorders, and needs prompt professional medical | | | | root (60 grams root powder mixed in half a liter of |
| investigation. It is often related to a similar symptom: | | | | water and boiled for about half an hour) is given in |
| swollen spleen. There are many condition that may | | | | doses of 30 to 60 milliliters twice or thrice daily. |
| cause swollen liver or enlarged liver, including liver | | | | Eat four to six small meals every day instead of only |
| disorders such as hepatitis and various other diseases | | | | three main meals. Include : fresh fruits, vegetables |
| not directly related to the liver. | | | | and unprocessed foods in your diet. Drink plenty of |
| The Indian aloe is used in treatment of | | | | water to flush toxins. Intake of supplements to |
| hepatomegaly. For treatment, the pulp of a single leaf | | | | boost the immune system. Required supplements are: |
| of the plant is taken and mixed with black salt and | | | | Vitamin A, Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, Magnesium, |
| ginger. This is taken every morning for ten | | | | Potassium and Calcium. |