Jaundice is termed as a common liver disorder wherein the white portion of the eye and skin becomes yellow. It is a condition that is related to gallstones, cirrhosis and liver infection. Excessive quantity of bile pigments in the blood tissues are responsible for jaundice that results in yellowing of the eye whites. Taking too many salt, spicy / oily / sour or too hot foods often results in this ailment that is too harmful. Various factors like too much sex, day time sleeping, too much physical work and suppression of natural urges of the physique often results in jaundice. Other reasons of this ailment include stress, anger, fear or strong lust for something. Anybody suffering from jaundice often complains of yellowing of the skin, nails, mouth and the eye whites. The urine and stool also turn into yellow or reddish color because of jaundice. Weakness, indigestion, burning sensations, low fever, excessive thirst and loss of appetite are also the symptoms of jaundice.

People take different medicines for jaundice that often leave them with adverse effects upon their body. That's why many patients now prefer to have the following Ayurvedic medicines for jaundice.

• Taking almonds, cardamoms and dried diets by making their paste is much beneficial for jaundice. You may soak them in the night and take the next morning by adding some sugar and butter.

• Ayurveda recommends turmeric powder for the jaundice problems. You may mix its powder into water and take thrice a day.

• Taking Kutaki, Trivrit and Triphala are much useful for jaundice problems as these three ingredients are considered as the best herbal treatment for jaundice.

• Ayurveda system of medicine recommends Bhoomyaamalaki herb that may be taken in the form of juice, raw or paste to prevent jaundice. Honey may be added for good taste.

• Punarnava mandoor, Lohaasava, Punarnavaasava and Kumaaryaasava are also other herbal treatments of jaundice as per Ayurveda system of Medicine.

• Mangoes, whole-wheat flour, parboiled or brown rice, bananas, spinach, bananas, grapes, radish, Indian gooseberry, lemons, raisins, dried dates, cardamom and almonds should be included in your daily diets if you wish to remain away from jaundice.

• Taking barley powder with honey and water gives sufficient relief.

• Use of basil leaves by mixing them with radish juice is much useful for jaundice patients as per Ayurvedic System of medicine.

• Ayurveda recommends sugarcane juice by adding some basil leaves that may be taken twice a day. It is an alternative medicine for jaundice.

• Ayurveda system of medicine recommends use of tomatoes too. You can take them raw or in the form of juice.  

• Good diets – Ayurvedic system of medicines recommends taking healthy diets that energize the liver and muscles in a positive manner. Foods enriched with minerals, vitamins and other nutrients work as natural medicine for jaundice.

• Ayurveda suggests that one should refrain from taking hot, spicy or oily foods that aggravate this problem.

• Intake of polished rice, refined flour, mustard seeds / oil, canned or preserved foods, peas, asafetida, pastries, alcoholic beverages, chocolates and aerated drinks should be avoided.

• Sufficient rest is a must for the jaundice patients.

• One should stay away from anger or anxiety as they aggravate this problem to great extent.

• Unwanted stressful conditions and exercises should be avoided.

• Working near furnaces or boilers and under hot sun often results in jaundice. Avoid doing so.