AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF YAKRITVIKARA W.S.R. ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE: A CASE REPORT

Since ancient times, alcohol has occupied an important place in human social and cultural practices. Ayurvedic texts describe alcohol as beneficial and nectar-like when consumed in an appropriate manner and with in proper limits, but harmful and toxic when misused. Humanity has long been aware of the detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption and has developed various approaches to counteract and manage these harmful effects. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to steatosis, characterized by intracellular fat accumulation within hepatocytes, a hallmark of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD). Steatosis is seen in >90% of heavy drinkers and is usually considered harmless because of its reversibility with abstinence. However, it includes metabolic stress that heightens the risk of more severe liver disease. Liver, identified as the Yakrit in Ayurveda, is regarded as a vital organ responsible for crucial functions. Excessive consumption of Madya with Amla, Ushna, Teekshna, Vikasi Gunas results in Raktvaha Srotao Dushthi and its Moola i.e. Yakrit. The present clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of Shaman Yog in the form Kwatha &T ablets. At last, it can be concluded that the treatment regimen has a significant role in the management of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.