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In this current work Babalawo
Obanifa will document an updated version of varieties of herbal formula available
in the field of Yoruba herbal Medicine for the treatments of Jaundice. The term
use for description of jaundice in Yoruba herbal medicine is known as Iba -Jedo-Jedo(that
is ailment that eat the liver). In
this work I will document varieties of herbal formula available in Yoruba
Herbal medicine for the treatment of this condition. The work will be in two
phases. The introductory part of this work will adopt some educational information
of qualified trained health practitioners and authors on Jaundice causes, symptoms,
treatment and prevention. The essence of this introductory part is to give the
reader comprehensive information of what a jaundice is before I embark on the documentation.
However, it is instructive for the reader to note that medical information
present in this work should not be regarded as substitute to the service of
qualified trained health practitioners where the service of one is required.
The concluding part of this work will documents 15(fifteen) or more different
herbal formula available in Yoruba herbal medicine for the treatment of Jaundice
which is known as Aiasan Iba jedo-jedo in Yoruba herbal medicine.
One of the leading work
that give comprehensive information on jaundice is the work of Caroline Gillot ,“Everything
you need to know about Jaundice”. The work was published on www.medicalnewstoday in year 2017. I
will adopt substantial part of the work of Caroline Gillot as mine in this work
for education purpose. According to definition and explanations of Caroline
Gillots; Jaundice is a term used to
describe a yellowish tinge to the skin and the whites of the eye. Body fluids
may also be yellow.
The color of the
skin and whites of the eyes will vary depending on levels of bilirubin.
Bilirubin is a waste material found in the blood. Moderate levels lead to a
yellow color, while very high levels will appear brown.
About 60 percent
of all infants born in the United States have jaundice. However, jaundice can
happen to people of all ages and is normally the result of an underlying
condition. Jaundice normally indicates a problem with the liver or bile duct.
Fast facts on
jaundice
Jaundice is caused
by a buildup of bilirubin, a waste material, in the blood.
An inflamed liver
or obstructed bile duct can lead to jaundice, as well as other underlying
conditions.
Symptoms include a
yellow tinge to the skin and whites of the eyes, dark urine, and itchiness.
Diagnosis of
jaundice can involve a range of tests.
Jaundice is
treated by managing the underlying cause.
Causes
A problem in the
liver may cause jaundice.
Jaundice is a
yellowing of the skin and the whites of eyes that happens when the body does
not process bilirubin properly. This may be due to a problem in the liver.
It is also known
as icterus.
Bilirubin is a
yellow-colored waste material that remains in the bloodstream after iron is
removed from the blood.
The liver filters
waste out from the blood. When bilirubin reaches the liver, other chemicals
attach to it. A substance called conjugated bilirubin results.
The liver produces
bile, a digestive juice. Conjugated bilirubin enters the bile, then it leaves
the body. It is this type of bilirubin that gives feces its brown color.If there
is too much bilirubin, it can leak into the surrounding tissues. This is known
as hyperbilirubinemia, and it causes the yellow color in the skin and eyes.
Risk factors
Jaundice most
often happens as a result of an underlying disorder that either causes the
production of too much bilirubin or prevents the liver from getting rid of it.
Both of these result in bilirubin being deposited in tissues.
Underlying
conditions that may cause jaundice include:
Acute inflammation
of the liver: This may impair the ability of the liver to conjugate and secrete
bilirubin, resulting in a buildup.
Inflammation of
the bile duct: This can prevent the secretion of bile and removal of bilirubin,
causing jaundice.
Obstruction of the
bile duct: This prevents the liver from disposing of bilirubin.
Hemolytic anemia:
The production of bilirubin increases when large quantities of red blood cells
are broken down.
Gilbert’s
syndrome: This is an inherited condition that impairs the ability of enzymes to
process the excretion of bile.
Cholestasis: This
interrupts the flow of bile from the liver. The bile containing conjugated
bilirubin remains in the liver instead of being excreted.
Rarer conditions
that may cause jaundice include:
Crigler-Najjar
syndrome: This is an inherited condition that impairs the specific enzyme
responsible for processing bilirubin.
Dubin-Johnson
syndrome: This is an inherited form of chronic jaundice that prevents
conjugated bilirubin from being secreted from of the cells of the liver.
Pseudojaundice: This
is a harmless form of jaundice. The yellowing of the skin results from an
excess of beta-carotene, not from an excess of bilirubin. Pseudojaundice
usually arises from eating large quantities of carrot, pumpkin, or melon.
Treatment will
depend on the underlying cause.
Jaundice treatment
targets the cause rather than the jaundice symptoms.
The following
treatments are used:
Anemia-induced
jaundice may be treated by boosting the amount of iron in the blood by either
taking iron supplements or eating more iron-rich foods. Iron supplements are
available for purchase online.
Hepatitis-induced
jaundice requires antiviral or steroid medications.
Doctors can treat
obstruction-induced jaundice by surgically removing the obstruction.
If the jaundice
has been caused by use of a medication, treatment for involves changing to an
alternative medication.
Prevention
Jaundice is
related to liver function. It is essential that people maintain the health of
this vital organ by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and not
consuming more than the recommended amounts of alcohol.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of
jaundice include:
a yellow tinge to
the skin and the whites of the eyes, normally starting at the head and
spreading down the body
pale stools
dark urine
itchiness
Accompanying
symptoms of jaundice resulting from low bilirubin levels include:
fatigue
abdominal pain
weight loss
vomiting
fever
pale stools
dark urine
Complications
The itching that
accompanies jaundice can sometimes be so intense that patients have been known
to scratch their skin raw, experience insomnia, or, in extreme cases, even have
thoughts of suicide.
When complications
happen, this is usually because of the underlying problem, not the jaundice
itself.
For example, if an
obstructed bile duct leads to jaundice, uncontrolled bleeding may result. This
is because the blockage leads a shortage of vitamins needed for clotting.
Types
There are three
main types of jaundice:
Hepatocellular
jaundice occurs as a result of liver disease or injury.
Hemolytic jaundice
occurs as a result of hemolysis, or an accelerated breakdown of red blood
cells, leading to an increase in production of bilirubin.
Obstructive
jaundice occurs as a result of an obstruction in the bile duct. This prevents
bilirubin from leaving the liver
Newborns
Jaundice is a
common health issue in newborn infants. Around 60 percent of newborns
experience jaundice, and this increases to 80 percent of premature infants born
before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
They will normally
show signs within 72 hours of birth.
Red blood cells in
the body of an infant are frequently broken down and replaced. This causes the
production of more bilirubin. Also, the livers of infants are less developed
and, therefore, less effective at filtering bilirubin from the body.
Symptoms will
usually resolve without treatment within 2 weeks. However, infants with
extremely high bilirubin levels will require treatment with either a blood
transfusion or phototherapy.
In these cases,
treatment is vital as jaundice in newborns can lead to kernicterus, a very rare
type of permanent brain damage.
Levels
The level of
bilirubin is defined in a blood test called a bilirubin test. This measures
unconjugated, or indirect, bilirubin levels. These are responsible for the
onset of jaundice.
Bilirubin levels
are measured in milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL). Adults and older children
should have a level of between 0.3 and 0.6 mg/dL. Around 97 percent of infants
born after 9 months of pregnancy have levels lower than 13 mg/dL. If they show
higher levels than this, they are usually referred for further investigation.
These ranges may
differ between laboratories. How far above the normal range a person’s levels
are will set out a course of treatment.
Diagnosis
Doctors will most
likely use the history of the patient and a physical exam to diagnose jaundice
and confirm bilirubin levels. They will pay close attention to the abdomen,
feel for tumors, and check the firmness of the liver.
A firm liver
indicates cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. A rock-hard liver suggests
cancer.
Several tests can
confirm jaundice. The first is a liver function test to find out whether or not
the liver is functioning properly.
If a doctor cannot
find the cause, a doctor may request blood tests to check bilirubin levels and
the composition of the blood. These include:
Bilirubin tests: A
high level of unconjugated bilirubin compared to levels of conjugated bilirubin
suggest hemolytic jaundice.
Full blood count
(FBC), or complete blood count (CBC): This measures levels of red blood cells,
white blood cells, and platelets.
Hepatitis A, B,
and C tests: This tests for a range of liver infections.
The doctor will
examine the structure of the liver if they suspect an obstruction. In these
cases, they will use imaging tests, including MRI, CT, and ultrasound scans.
They may also
carry out an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). This is a
procedure combining endoscopy and X-ray imaging.
A liver biopsy can
check for inflammation, cirrhosis, cancer, and fatty liver. This test involves
inserting a needle into the liver to obtain a tissue sample. The sample is then
examined under a microscope.
Herbal Remedies
for Jaundice in Yoruba Herbal Medicine as Document by Babalawo Obanifa
1.
Epo Awopa (Bark
stem of Enantia Chlorantha)
Epo Mangoro ( Bark
stem Mango tree/Magnifera Indica)
Epo Egbesi( Bark
stem of Nauclea Latifolia)
Preparation
You will cut the aforementioned
herbs into pieces. You will put it in bottle. You will fill up with water.
Usage
You will be
drinking one full glass of it three times daily.
2.
Epo Okuku(Bark
stem of Pteleopsis Suberosa
)
Epo Oganwo (Bark
stem of Khaya grandifoliola)
Epo Pandoro(Bark
stem Africa Kigelia)
Epo Igi Emi (Bark
stem of Buryrospermum parodoxum)
Preparation
You will boil the
aforementioned items together.
Usage
You will be drinking
one glass of the decoction two times daily.
3.
Epo Awopa (Bark
stem of Enantia Chloranta)
Epo Ahun(Bark stem
of Alstonia boonei)
Poporo oka
baba(stem and leaves of Sorghum Bicolor)
Atale pupa
(Rhizome of Curcuma Domestica)
Preparation
You will boil the
aforementioned herbs together to decotion.
Usage
You will be drink
full glass of it three times daily.
4.
Epo Oruwo(Bark
stem of Brimstone tree/Morinda lucida)
Epo Eso agbon(she
of the coconut fruits/
Preparation
You will grind the
aforementioned items together to fine powder. You will sundry the Epo Oruwo(Bark
stem of Brimstone tree/Morinda lucida) before grinding it.
Usage
You will be adding
the powder to cook beef pepper soup and eating often. You will also add some
part of the powder to soap. You will mix it with soap. You will be bathing with
it.
5.
Ewe Emile tutu(Fresh
plant of Euphorbia hirta)
Omi Osan
ganyinganyin/Jaganyin (juice obtain from Citrus Medica)
Preparation
You will grind the fresh leaves and shoot of
Euphorbia Hirta) to fine paste.You will mix it with juice obtain from the
orange of citrus medica.
Usage
You will be taking
three full table spoon of it daily.
6.
Ewe Epin tutu
(fresh leaves of Ficus Exasperate)
Iyo die (little
table salt)
Preparation
You will use potable
water to grind the leaves of Ficus Exasperate with salt.
Usage
You will be taking
one table spoon of the extract three times daily.
7.
Ewe Owu Ilorin
tutu(fresh leaves of Gossypium Barnadense)
Preparation
Use little water
to extract it content by squeezing it.
Usage
Drink one full
table spoon of it three times daily.
8.
Ewe Oruwo tutu
(fresh leaves of Brimstone tree /Morinda lucida)
Iyo die (little
salt)
Preparation
You will Squeeze
it together with water
Usage
You will be drinking
it regularly until improvement is obtained
9.
Iresile Ewe Aje
(fallen/dead leaves of Myrianthus arboreus)
Omidun/Omi ori Ogi
(water collected from top of fermented corn paste)
Preparation
Soak them together.
Usage
You will be
drinking it one full glass three times daily.
10.
Ewe ati Egbo Oruwo
(leaves and roots of Brimstone tree/Morinda Lucida)
Ewe ati Egbo
Ibepe(leaves and roots of Pawpaw/Carica Papaya)
Epo lemon(peels of
lemon orange)
Preparation
Boil them together
with potable water.
Usage
You will be
drinking half glass of it daily until you get cured.
11.
Eso Orogbo (bitter
kola fruits) plenty
Preparation
You will grind and
soak plenty bitter kola inside water for a whole week.
Usage
You will be
drinking half glass of it two times daily.
12.
Adele/Oya Ile
(Thonninga Sanguina)
Otin igo kan ( a
bottle of Gin)
Preparation
You will grind the
Adele/Oya Ile (Thonninga Sanguina) into fine paste mix it inside one bottle of
gin.
Usage
You will be
drinking one shot of it daily.
13.
Ewe goba (leaves
of Psidium Guajava)
Osan wewe (lime
orange fruits/Citrus Aurantifolia)
Preparation
You will boil the Ewe
goba (leaves of Psidium Guajava) with water. You will slice lime orange inside.
Usage
You will be
drinking one full glass of it three times daily.
14.
Ebu Orogbo gbigbe
(powder of dry bitter kola/Garcina kola)
Ebu Atale(Powder of dry ginger ?Zingiber
Officinale)
Preparation
You will mix the aforementioned
herbs together in equal proportion.
Usage
You will be adding
it to honey or lime orange juice. But lime orange juice is far more better.
15.
Ewe
Ejinrin tutu (fresh leaves of Mormodica
Charantia )
Epo Obo ( Bark
stem of Erythrophleum Guineeze)
Ewe Iranje(fresh
leaves of Securinegavorosa
Preparation
You will boil them
together with water .
Usage
You will be
drinking one full glass of it three times daily.
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