Yakrit Plihantak Churna – Most Beneficial Ayurvedic Supplement for Your Liver

Abstract

Humans care most about their brain and heart, but when these two fight, the liver suffers the most. The alcoholic fatty liver is one of the most common diseases of the liver. Alcohol intake is very damaging for the cells of the liver. There can be various other reasons that may lead to the depletion of the health of the liver. Liver is responsible for fat metabolism, protein synthesis, digestion and numerous other functions of the body. Damage to the liver cells will lead to hindrance in all these functions also. We should always make efforts to keep our body in a healthy state as health is a precious asset that we don’t recognize and appreciate until it has been depleted. Yakrit Plihantak churna helps to preserve this precious asset by improving the condition of the liver and spleen. It exhibits a number of health benefits which will be discussed in the following article.

Introduction

Liver is one of the most essential organs of the body as it takes part in several metabolic activities of the body. In the ayurvedic aspect, yakrit can be correlated with liver and pleeha can be interrelated with spleen. Yakrit Plihantak churna helps to improve the health of both these  structures. Yakrit along with pleeha are known to be responsible for the physiology of formation and maturation of blood cells. It is also responsible for the pitta dosha levels in the body. Pitta is responsible for numerous activities such as digestion, converting rasa dhatu into rakta, immune system, intelligence, etc. If yakrit and pleeha are not in a healthy condition, all the above mentioned functions will be hindered. To maintain the health of yakrit and pleeha, Yakrit Plihantak churna should be taken in appropriate doses. It is described along with its ingredients in the following article.

YAKRIT PLIHANTAK CHURNA—AN AMAZING SUPPLEMENT

Yakrit plihantak churna is an ayurvedic formulation in the powder form prepared by Planet Ayurveda using the extracts of natural medicinal herbs such as Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Makoy (Solanum indicum), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kaasni (Cichorium intybus), Sharpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea), and Bhringraj (Eclipta alba). The products manufactured by planet ayurveda are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of the body. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colours and fillers. The formulations are prepared strictly according to the procedures described in the samhitas (classical texts) and therefore are very effective in promoting health and curing the diseased state. These products are hundred percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience. The components of yakrit plihantak churna possess various useful characteristics and health benefits which will be described as follows

1. Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus Niruri) – Bhumi amla is a very beneficial ayurvedic herb which possesses numerous medicinal properties. It is very effective in managing a variety of liver conditions. Bhumi amla possess a variety of medicinal properties such as hepatoprotective, antioxidant and antiviral properties. It is known to balance the pitta levels of the body. Bhumi amla helps to detoxify the liver and aids in reversing the damage caused to the liver. Bhumi amla contains rasayan properties i.e. it helps to rejuvenate the cells of the body.  
2. Katuki (Picrorhiza Kurroa) – Katuki helps to balance the kapha and pitta dosha levels in the body. It is very beneficial in managing the aggravated pitta dosha and aids in balancing the liver enzymes also. Katuki contains a variety of medicinal health benefits such as it improves digestion, is good for the heart, anorexia, burning sensation, asthma, dyspnoea, allergies, cough, cold, worm infestations, etc. It is also useful in balancing the blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels in the body. It can also be used in many other diseases such as obesity, gallstones, uterine fibroid, asthma, hypothyroidism, etc.
3. Makoy (Solanum Indicum) – Makoy is also known as kakmachi. It is a wonderful ayurvedic herb with a lot of health benefits. Makoy helps to balance the levels of all the three dosha of the body. It contains rejuvenating properties as it is an effective rasayan agent. Hence, it helps to improve the health of all the organs of the body. Makoy is also effective in a variety of other health conditions such as inflammation, skin diseases, haemorrhoids, cough, cold, anorexia, vomiting, hiccups, diabetes, urinary tract disorders, etc.
4. Punarnava (Boerhavia Diffusa) – Punarnava is known to improve health to a great extent. It contains numerous medicinal properties. Punarnava helps in reducing swelling due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It is useful in anaemia and various liver conditions. Punarnava is an excellent diuretic, and hence also helpful in managing the condition of high blood pressure. Punarnava is also beneficial in managing a variety of other health conditions such as cardiac disorders, cough, cold, pain, abdominal colic, anorexia, haemorrhoids, ascites, wound healing, etc. It is very effective in detoxification of the body. 
5. Kalmegh (Andrographis Paniculata) – Kalmegh helps to pacify the excessive pitta and kapha dosha from the body. It is ushna i.e. hot in potency. It is useful in managing fever, jaundice and liver diseases. It is known to be an effective yakrit uttejaka i.e. it helps to stimulate the cells of the liver. Also, the functioning of yakrit (liver) and pitta are usually interrelated and it helps to pacify the pitta dosha also. Hence, ultimately leads to the improvement in the health of the liver. It is effective in various other health conditions such as skin disorders, worm infestations, malaria, fever, digestion related difficulties, etc. 
6. Kaasni (Cichorium Intybus) – Kaasni is a very effective ayurvedic herb which is ushna i.e. hot in potency. It mainly acts on pitta and kapha dosha. It helps to pacify the excessive levels of both the dosha (pitta, kapha). Kaasni is effective in managing the various diseased conditions of the liver and spleen. It is also a very effective cardiac tonic. Kaasni has other medicinal benefits also such as improves digestion, manages fever, and general debility.
7. Sharpunkha (Tephrosia Purpurea) – The medicinal herb of sharpunkha is very effective in managing the conditions of liver cirrhosis and splenomegaly. It is ushna i.e. hot in potency. Sharpunkha helps to balance vata and kapha dosha in the body. It can be used in a variety of health conditions such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, fatty liver, bloating, etc. Sharpunkha also helps to purify the blood. It is also effective in improving eyesight.
8. Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba) – Bhringraj is also known as merkava, bringa, ravipriya, etc. It is ushna i.e. hot in potency. Bhringraj helps in balancing the vata and kapha dosha in the body. It exhibits a variety of health benefits such as increases the health of the liver, anaemia, indigestion, detoxifies blood, etc. It contains anti-inflammatory properties and analgesic properties also. Various other health benefits include managing headache, cough, cold, asthma, worm infestation, skin disease, premature greying, improves eyesight, etc.

Dose – 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

Therapeutic Uses

There are numerous health benefits exhibited by the ayurvedic formulation of yakrit plihantak churna. The most effective results of the use of yakrit plihantak churna are seen on the health of the liver and spleen. It helps to detoxify the liver. Due to the rasayan properties i.e. rejuvenating properties possessed by the ingredients of yakrit plihantak churna, the damage done to the liver by unhealthy diet and lifestyle can be managed up to a great extent. It is very efficient in improving various diseased conditions of the liver as it helps to rejuvenate the cells of the liver along with its detoxification. Due to the combination of these wonderful ayurvedic herbs, the conditions of fatty liver, compromised liver function, liver cirrhosis, etc. can be managed actively.

Conclusion

The yakrit plihantak churna can manage various health conditions very effectively according to the fundamentals of Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic principles consider that imbalance of dosha is the causative factor behind all the types of diseases. Managing the proper levels of the tridosha (vata, pitta, kapha) will lead to a healthy state of the body. So, as the Ayurvedic treatment emphasises on treating the root cause of the condition it is capable of eliminating the disease permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate use of yakrit plihantak churna as per the state of the body and disease, the quality of life of the individual can be improved effectively.