Other names for Jaundice (adults)

Hyperbilirubinemia
Icterus
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Bilirubin buildup

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)

Aloe vera
green chiretta
annatto
artichoke
bamboo
barberry
myrobalan
beta-pinene
betel
bisabolol
blackberry
bovine liver
rice
turmeric
dandelion
gooseberry
heartwood
honeysuckle
licorice root
lophatherum leaf
lovage
milk thistle
plum fruit
reishi mushroom
scrophularia root
silymarin
vitamin C
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
chickweed
typhonium
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
blackboard tree
fumaria parviflora
picrorhiza kurroa
rubia cordifolia
swertia
bile salt
morus
sweetgums
birch
sheep's sorrel
peach
white oak
Algae
Angelica archanglica
Amber
Asoka
Asafetida
Aerva Lanta
Alpha-Humulene
Acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Asoka Tree
Albizia
Antirrhinin
Activated Charcoal
Ajuga
Aloe vera
Albizia (unspecified)
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Apricot
Activated Charcoal
Annatto
Abrotanum
Abutua
Alsonia scholaris
African Basil
Agrimonia pilosa
Aloe
American Dogwood
Allyl isothiocyanate
Avian (unspecified)
Ananain
Amor seco
Arani
Assam Indigo
Barberry
Bengal Fig
Borotutu
Babchi
Blackthorn
Buckthorn Plantain
Bile acid (unspecified)
Blepharis
Balsam
Bayleaf
Bitter Melon
bile salt (unspecified)
Beef liver
Barleria
Big Quaking Grass
Billygoat plum
Butter
Bael
Butternut
boldo
Birch (unspecified)
Buttermilk
Bacillus (mixed)
Balsam (unspecified)
Banyan
Blackberry
Bile
Brown's Lily
black salt
Black Seed Oil
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
Black Walnut
Black Currant
Bauhinia Variegata
Bovine (not specified)
benzyl isothiocyanate
Beef liver
Bupleurum (unspecified)
Black Mustard
Bergenia
Chinese Silkvine
Cellulose Gel
Calotropis gigantea
Chenopodium Oil
Chervil
Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Carvacrol
Cyathula
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Chinese Mallow
Castor
Cholic acids (unspecified)
Calamus rhizome
Centidepa (unspecified)
Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
Chamomile (not specified)
cypress
Cabbage
Chirata
Carrot oil
Convolvulus prostratis
Calamus
Citrus reticulata
Chamomile (unspecified)
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Colocynth
Clerodendrum indicum
Chinese Cabbage
Caratuberside
Chondrus
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Daphne
Dendroxine
Dogwood (unspecified)
Desmodium (unspecified)
Desmodium
Daylily
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Emulsion
Evodia
Ester derivatives (unspecified)
English Plantain
European Vervain
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Euphorbia (unspecified)
Embelia
Esein
Eugenol
Fuchsia
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Ficus religiosa
Fern
Ficus simplicissima
Fruit acid (mixed)
Fritillary (unspecified)
Goldthread
German Chamomile
Greater Celandine
Giant Blazingstar
Gardenia jasminoides
Gooseberry
Golden Willow
Hedychium Spicatum
Horn
Hyacinth (unspecified)
Houttynia
Hedyotis diffusa
Himalayan Fir
Homalomena
Hellebore
Honey loquat syrup
Irish Moss
Indian Nightshade
Indian Sarsparilla
Iridoid glycosides
Indian Coraltree
Indian Chrysanthemum
Ivy
Intestine
Japanese Apricot
Javanese Turmeric
Jujube
Jalapa (unspecified)
Korean Angelica
Kelp (various)
Loquat
Lophira lanceolata
L-Ornithine-L-aspartate
Liver
Lentein
Lotus
Lycopodium
Leptadenia
Large-Leaved Linden
Lily
Little ironweed
Loranthus
Linalool
Liver
Masson Pine
mango
Mimosa pudica
Macadamia Oil
Morinda
Moroccan oregano
Milk Thistle
Marshmallow
Macaranga indica
Naphthoquinones
Nut Grass
Oroxylum
Oak
Orris
Orchid
Osmanthus
Peppermint leaf
Premna
P. nigraclens
Palmyra
Picrorhiza
Pulsatilla
Pepper Bark Tree
Pimpinella (unspecified)
Polypodium (unspecified)
Pentatropis capensis
Paederia foetida
Parthenium
Polygonatum
Pimpinella
Persimmon
Phyllanthus urinaria
Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Polygonum
Prickly Chaff Flower
Pine (unspecified)
Pearl
Prickly Ash Bark
Plectranthus amboinicus
Qin Jiao
Quillaja
Rhemannia
Rue
Raspberry (various)
Rugose Rose
Rosabin
Radish
Rubiaceae
Rhus coriaria
Rumex acetosa
Rhubarb
Spotted Geranium
Spilanthes
Speedwell
Self-Heal
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Snakeroot
Smilax
Spanish Oregano
Sea vegetable (unspecified)
Sea Buckthorn
Sphaeranthus indicus
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Silydianin
Sweet Goldenrod
Senna auriculata
Summer Savory
Semecarpus anacardium
Silybum
Sulfur
Stone Root
Sesbania grandiflora
Servicetree
Sulfur compounds (unspecified)
Sulphur
Sweet Orange alcohol
Tannins
Taraxacin
Taurodeoxycholic acid
Three-Leaf-Caper
Teri Pod
Taraxacum
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin A (mixed)
Water Lily (unspecified)
Wax Gourd
White Peony
Western Mugwort
White Fig
White Nettle
White Rice
White Mustard
Winter Savory
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Yellow Dock
Yin Chen
Yellowdock