Ayurveda sees liver disorders primarily as a consequence of aggravated pitta (Toxin accumulation). Toxins are accumulated due to intensified use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, high levels of stress associated with suburban and urban lifestyle. Stress seems to aggravate the risk of hepatitis. We are all made up of 3 elements known as doshas. These are
- Air and space (Vata dosha), which permits movement
- Fire and water (Pitta dosha), which allows transformation and is accountable for digestion and metabolism
- Water and earth (Kapha dosha), which gives structure or cohesion