Jaundice is not a disease but a sign of an underlying disease. Alcoholic liver disorder and Viral Hepatitis are the two most common diseases that result in Jaundice. Other underlying causes of Jaundice include Enlarged Spleen, malaria, Cirrhosis, Thalassemia, hepatitis A, cholestasis or other disorders of the liver.

Jaundice cannot be treated or better said, treatment of jaundice is usually unnecessary.The correct approach is to cure Jaundice is to treat the underlying disease. Allopathic system prescribes blood test for abnormal red blood cells, bilirubin levels, hepatitis and substances that indicate liver dysfunction. Doctor often prescribe additional tests like biopsy or ultrasound to identify the causes of jaundice. A correct dignosis of underlying cause is vital for taking remedial measures for Jaundice.However certain food are known to alleviate the symptoms and help improve liver functioning. The following are some natural foods that are effective in Jaundice.

 Home Remedy for Jaundice
Tomato juice: One glass of tomato juice, mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper, taken on empty stomach in the morning is a very effective home cure for jaundice.

Radish leaves: Radish leaves contain compounds which induces appetite and regularises the bowel movements. Take some radish leaves and extract juice from it, with the help of a sieve. Drink about half a litre of the extracted juice daily, in about ten days the patient should get relief from the disease.

Papaya leaves: Add one tablespoon of honey to one teaspoon of papaya leaves paste. Eat this regularly for about one or two weeks. This is a very effective home cure for jaundice.

Sugarcane: The properties in sugarcane helps in proper digestion and proper liver functioning, thereby helping the patient to recover quickly from jaundice. Take a glass of sugarcane juice and add some lime juice to this. Drink this juice twice daily for better results. Ensure to clean sugarcane properly before extracting juice from it.

Basil leaves: Take   about 10-15 basil leaves and make a paste of it. Add half a glass of freshly prepared radish juice to it. Drink this daily for about two to three weeks for better results.

Gooseberry: Gooseberry is rich in vitamin C and is a very useful in alleviating the symptoms of  jaundice.

Barley: Boil  a cup of barley water in about three litres of water and allow it to simmer for about three hours. Drink this water as frequently as possible throughout the day  for treatment of jaundice.

Lemon: The anti inflammatory property in lemon helps in treating jaundice. Lemon also unblocks the bile ducts , thereby making it the most effective home remedy for jaundice.  Squeeze the juice of 2  lemons and add it to a glass of water. Drink this minimum thrice a day , as it protects the liver cells from damage.