Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma

Published October 30, 2023, Last updated October 30, 2023

What is Fatty Liver

Fatty Liver or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) or Steatosis is a common outcome of today’s lifestyle. Liver stores  some amount of fat. If  fat increases beyond 5-10% of the weight of the liver, it is called Fatty Liver.  The following 5 homeopathic medicines for fatty liver are very effective –

1. Chelidonium
2. Lycopodium
3. Nux Vomica
4. Phosphorus
5. Calcarea Carb
   Before we come to the precise indications suggesting these homeopathic medicines for fatty liver, let us understand a little more about the problem, its causes and symptoms.

Incidence of Fatty Liver

It is important to know that liver is the largest internal organ in human body. As I have mentioned earlier too, 5-10% of the weight of liver comes from fat. But when the amount of fat crosses this range, we call it fatty liver. The problem of fatty liver is quite prevalent in the western world and is becoming more and more common in India too. In some countries, it affects close to 25% of the population.

What is Fatty Liver or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty Liver is a broad term for a range of diseases of the liver that occur in people who do not consume alcohol. Increased deposition of fat in the liver is the primary factor. Triglycerides are the major component of the fat in the fatty liver. Too much fat in the liver can cause inflammation of the liver. This can progress to scarring of the liver, cirrhosis of liver and ultimately to liver failure.

Causes of Fatty Liver

As I have mentioned earlier, fatty liver is more of a lifestyle problem. It has more to do with our diet which is becoming more and more saturated with fat and refined carbohydrates. Abundant intake of aerated drinks is another reason. These aerated drinks are full of fructose which is known to increase liver fat accumulation.

At the same time, our physical activity is reducing by the day. We are becoming slaves to gadgets, machines and vehicles. Therefore our ability to burn off the fat that we consume is declining. A part of this fat ultimately collects in our liver.

Symptoms of Fatty Liver

In most of the patients, there are hardly any symptoms. They come to know about the presence of this problem during a routine USG or while undergoing investigations for some other problem. In other patients, there are some vague and generalized symptoms. Only in advanced cases, where liver cirrhosis happens, the symptoms become pronounced.

The following are the main signs and symptoms of fatty liver-

• There is generalized fatigue and weakness.
• In some patients, there is loss of appetite.
• Slight pain in the right side of abdomen may be present in some cases.
• Nausea and vomiting are also present in some patients.
• In some cases, there is redness of the palms.
• Liver enzymes may be increased. The reading of SGOT and SGPT or AST and ALT may be on the higher side.
• Triglyceride levels may also be on the higher side.
• In advanced disease, jaundice may be present with yellowness of skin and eyes.
• Even the spleen may get enlarged.

Management of Fatty Liver

An important part of the treatment of fatty liver is to lose weight. It makes sense to lose around 10% of one’s body weight. Even half of that can improve the condition. Fatty liver often leads to a condition called insulin resistance. This means that your body has enough insulin but is not able to use it properly. This leads to increased glucose in your blood. The liver turns this glucose into fat.

Increasing intake of certain fats in your diet can help your body use the available insulin in a better manner. Therefore increasing intake of Omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats helps. These are found in fish, nuts, flaxseed, olives and green leafy vegetables. At the same time, one should avoid saturated fats which get easily deposited in the liver. These saturated fats are found in red meat, poultry, fried foods and sugary or aerated drinks.

Treatment of fatty liver

Allopathy hardly has any treatment for fatty liver. Their advice is more and more geared towards management of the problem. It is primarily to keep one’s intake of fat in check. At the same time, one should lose weight and the abdominal fat. Exercising regularly is another useful advice. But all these are general in nature and apply to everyone. How much these things are able to reverse the process is a debatable point. There is hardly any specific medicine for fatty liver.

Homeopathy for fatty liver

Homeopathy has some very good medicines for the treatment of fatty liver. These medicines are more specific in nature vis-à-vis allopathy and act primarily on the disease process affecting the liver. At the same time, it is important to understand that homeopathy selects the right medicine on the basis of the holistic symptoms of the patient and not just the diagnostic name of the disease. Here, I am giving a short list of the 5 best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver. These are based on the totality of the symptoms of the patient and not just the name of the disease.

5 best Homeopathic medicines for Fatty Liver

1. Chelidonium- One of the best Homeopathic medicines for fatty liver with pain under the right scapula

2. Lycopodium- One of the best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver with fullness of the stomach after eating just a little

3. Nux Vomica- One of the best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver due to high life

4. Phosphorus- One of the best homeopathic remedies for fatty liver with increased thirst

5. Calcarea Carb – One of the best homeopathic remedies for fatty liver in obese people

An exhaustive listing of all the symptoms of the medicines is beyond the scope of this article. Prominent indicative symptoms of the medicines are being given to help you understand the salient points.

1. Chelidonium- One of the best Homeopathic medicines for fatty liver with pain under the right scapula

When there is pain just under the right scapula, Chelidonium is one of the best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver. Scapula or the shoulder blade is the flat bone at the back, just behind and opposite to the right lung. The tongue is large, flabby and yellowish in colour. It takes the imprint of the teeth. The taste in mouth is bitter. Patient prefers to eat and drink hot food and drinks. There is pain in the stomach through to the back and right shoulder blade.

2. Lycopodium- One of the best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver with fullness of stomach after eating just a little

When there is heaviness and fullness in the stomach and abdomen even after eating just a little, Lycopodium is one of the best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver. Most of the symptoms of this medicine move from the right to the left. Food tastes sour. There are sour eructations too. He prefers hot drinks and food. There is pain shooting across right side of abdomen to the left side.

3. Nux Vomica- One of the best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver due to high life

When one gets this trouble as a result of living the high life, Nux Vomica is one of the best homeopathic medicines for fatty liver. Abuse of tea, coffee and alcohol over a period of time contributes to this problem. To top it off, the patient hardly has any physical activity and leads a sedentary life. Such a patient is irritable and quite prone to get violently angry easily. There is pain like that of a weight in the stomach, more so after eating. The patient is chilly and cannot tolerate cold.

4. Phosphorus- One of the best homeopathic remedies for fatty liver with increased thirst

When there is increased thirst with other symptoms, Phosphorus is one of the best homeopathic remedies for fatty liver. The patient cannot tolerate warm water and as soon as the water becomes warm in the stomach, it is vomited out. The patient is usually tall and skinny. There is a weak and an empty sort of feeling in the stomach. The symptoms are worse by lying on the left side.

5. Calcarea Carb – One of the best homeopathic remedies for fatty liver in obese people

When the patient is obese and this obesity is one of the important reasons for the fatty liver, Calcarea Carb is one of the best homeopathic remedies for fatty liver. There is strong craving for indigestible things like chalk, earth or pencils. Heartburn and loud belching is present. There is pain in the liver region while stooping.

FAQs on Fatty Liver or NAFLD

• What is Fatty Liver?

Fatty Liver is a condition in which excess fat gets deposited in the liver. When the fat level exceeds more than 5-10% of the weight of the liver, it is known as fatty liver.

• What are the different types of Fatty Liver?

Fatty Liver is primarily of 2 types- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease( NAFLD).

• What causes Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or NAFLD?

Increased intake of fats, sugar, fructose as in aerated drinks and processed foods along with a lack of exercise all contribute to the incidence of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

• Who is at risk of developing non alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD?

All those who are leading sedentary lifestyles are at a higher risk of developing fatty liver. Those who are eating too much of junk food, fatty food, aerated drinks and packed juices are also at a much higher risk. Being overweight is another major risk factor.

• Can Fatty Liver ( NAFLD) be reversed?

Yes, fatty liver can be reversed. Homeopathic medicines can help you treat your fatty liver. At the same time, increasing your activity levels so that you exercise about 30 to 40 minutes a day for at least 5 times a week can help reverse your fatty liver. Cutting down your body weight by about 8-10% is also very helpful. Staying away from junk food, processed foods and refined carbohydrates can contribute a lot too.

• Which is the quickest way to get rid of NAFLD or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

Losing weight by 8-10% is the quickest way to get rid of NAFLD or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

• Can Homoeopathy treat fatty liver?

Yes, Homoeopathy can surely treat fatty liver. Homeopathic medicines can help cut down the fat in the liver and bring it down to a healthy level.

• Which is the best Homoeopathic medicine for fatty liver?

Homoeopathy has many medicines in its arsenal to treat fatty liver. Selecting the right medicine for every patient is an art that comes with experience. One has to closely match the symptoms of the patient with that of the medicine.

• Can I safely take Homoeopathy for fatty liver during pregnancy?

Yes, Homoeopathy is absolutely safe for you as well as your unborn baby.

• Can I get Homeopathic treatment for Fatty Liver or NAFLD through an online consultation?

Yes, you can get treatment for NAFLD through an online consultation. It does not matter in which part of the world you are, you can get treatment sitting at home. For more details call or Whatsapp on 91-769-613-3666.