Other names for Jaundice (adults)

Bilirubin buildup
Hyperbilirubinemia
Icterus
Yellowing of the skin or eyes

Synopsis of Jaundice (adults)

Jaundice in adults is a condition marked by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (sclera) due to a buildup of bilirubin, a yellow pigment formed from the breakdown of red blood cells. It is not a disease itself, but a symptom of underlying liver, gallbladder, or blood disorders.

In healthy individuals, bilirubin is processed by the liver and excreted in bile and urine. When this process is disrupted, bilirubin accumulates in the body, resulting in visible yellowing.

Common causes of adult jaundice include:

• Liver diseases: Hepatitis (viral, alcoholic, autoimmune), cirrhosis, fatty liver

• Gallbladder or bile duct obstruction: Gallstones, tumors, strictures

• Hemolytic anemia: Rapid breakdown of red blood cells

• Genetic conditions: Gilbert’s syndrome

• Drug- or toxin-induced liver injury

• Pancreatic disorders affecting bile flow

Associated symptoms may include:

• Dark urine

• Pale or clay-colored stools

• Fatigue or weakness

• Abdominal pain (especially upper right quadrant)

• Nausea or vomiting

• Itching (from bile salt buildup)

When to see a doctor:
Any adult with visible jaundice should undergo prompt medical evaluation. Blood tests (bilirubin levels, liver enzymes), imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI), and sometimes liver biopsy are needed to determine the cause and guide treatment.

Natural remedies for Jaundice (adults)

Avoid Alcohol and Processed Foods: Reduce liver stress and inflammation.

Eat a Liver-Supportive Diet: Include bitter greens, beets, fiber-rich foods, and lemon water.

Stay Hydrated: Helps flush bilirubin and support kidney-liver detoxification.

Rest: The liver heals best with adequate sleep and reduced physical strain.

Identify and Avoid Toxins: Including acetaminophen overuse, pesticides, or heavy metals.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Jaundice (adults)

Abrus
Acacia
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Ajuga
Albizia
Aloe vera
alpinia galangal
Alstonia scholaris
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
annatto
Arani
artichoke
Asam gelugor
babchi
bael
bamboo
banyan
barberry
Barleria
bayleaf
Beef liver
Bergenia
betel
big quaking grass
birch
black root
black salt
blackberry
blackboard tree
blackthorn
Blepharis
boldo
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
borotutu
bovine liver
butternut
calamus
Calotropis gigantea
carry me seed
Carthamus
chickweed
Chinese silkvine
chirata
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum phlomidis
colocynth
coriander
Cyathula
dandelion
Desmodium
Dichrostachys glomerata
Didymocarpus
Embelia
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Fumaria parviflora
Gardenia jasminoides
giant blazingstar
goldthread
gooseberry
green chiretta
heartwood
Homalomena
honeysuckle
Indian coraltree
Indian nightshade
Indian sarsparilla
iridoid glycosides
Ivy
Large-leaved linden
Leptadenia
licorice root
little ironweed
lophatherum leaf
Lophira lanceolata
loquat
Loranthus
lotus
lovage
Lycopodium
Macaranga indica
Milk thistle
Morus
Myrobalan
orchid
Osmanthus
Palmyra
peach
Pentatropis capensis
Pepper Bark Tree
picrorhiza kurroa
Pimpinella
Plectranthus amboinicus
plum fruit
Polygonatum
Polygonum
Premna
Pulsatilla
Qin Jiao
reishi mushroom
rhubarb
Rhus coriaria
rice
Rubia cordifolia
Rubiaceae
rue
Rumex acetosa
Salvia
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Servicetree
sheep's sorrel
Silybum
Silydianin
silymarin
Snakeroot
Speedwell
Spilanthes
Stone Root
sweetgums
Swertia
Taraxacin
Taraxacum
turmeric
typhonium
Wax Gourd
White oak