Integrative Ayurvedic Approach to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Case Report
Author : Vd. Joshi Seema Dattatraya and Dr. Takawale Soniya Pritam
Abstract :
Background-Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a metabolic condition characterized by excessive fat deposition in the liver in the absence of significant alcohol consumption. NAFLD is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia, and can progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, and cirrhosis if untreated. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to managing NAFLD by targeting metabolic imbalances through herbal medications, dietary modifications, and lifestyle changes.
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of an integrative Ayurvedic protocol in managing NAFLD, improving liver function, and addressing associated metabolic imbalances.
Methods: A 48-year-old male patient with a six-month history of fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and elevated liver enzymes was managed with Ayurvedic interventions, including herbal formulations (Punarnavasava, Arogyavardhini Vati, and Triphala Churna), dietary modifications (Pitta-pacifying diet), and lifestyle recommendations. Outcomes were assessed based on liver function tests (LFTs), ultrasound findings, and symptomatic improvement over a 12-week period.
Results: The patient showed significant improvement in symptoms, with a reduction in fatigue and abdominal discomfort by the fourth week. Liver enzymes normalized by the end of Week 12, and ultrasound revealed a reduction in hepatic fat content. The holistic approach addressed both symptomatic relief and metabolic correction.
Conclusions: Ayurvedic management demonstrated effectiveness in reversing NAFLD symptoms and improving liver function. This case highlights the potential of Ayurveda as a complementary therapy for NAFLD and supports further studies to establish evidence-based guidelines.
Keywords :
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Ayurveda, metabolic disorders, liver health, Punarnava, Triphala.
