ROLE OF AYURVEDIC THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE (ALD) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SHAKHASHRITA KAMALA – A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Rupa Shekhawat, Dr. Monika Kashyap, Dr. Pooja Chikhlondhe

ABSTRACT

Background: Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) is a major cause of chronic liver disorders worldwide, encompassing conditions such as fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis (AH), and cirrhosis. AH is a severe inflammatory condition associated with a high short-term mortality rate of 30–80%. In Ayurveda, the condition may be correlated with Shakhashrita Kamala, wherein aggravated Pitta and vitiated Rakta affect the liver and associated channels. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic management in Alcoholic Liver Disease.

Keywords: Alcoholic Liver Disease, Alcoholic Hepatitis, Shakhashrit Kamala, Arogyavardhini Vati, Liver Function Test, Hepatoprotective.