Jaundice causes your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow. Too much bilirubin causes jaundice. Bilirubin is a yellow chemical in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen in your red blood cells. Many healthy babies have some jaundice during the first week of life.As red blood cells break down, your body builds new cells to replace them. The old ones are processed by the liver. If the liver cannot handle the blood cells as they break down, bilirubin builds up in the body and your skin may look yellow.There are a number of herbs useful in the treatment of jaundice such as berberis, chicory, aloe vera, snake gourd, amongst others.
A blend of tomato juice with salt and black pepper to be consumed on an empty stomach each morning for a period of five days. Stir in a couple of oregano teaspoons in a cup of hot water and steep for 8 – 10 minutes. The drink must be filtered and consumed every day. Carrots and plums are known to have a beneficial effect on jaundice. Include these in your diet daily. Since ancient times, pomegranates have been used for treating a number of ailments, since all parts of the pomegranate plant contain important medicinal value that is used in the treatment of a variety of diseases.