A traditional Ayurvedic herb known as Keezhanelli in Tamil, Bhumi Amla in Hindi and Chanca Piedra in South America. The root or whole plant is ground in buttermilk and taken daily for 48 days in traditional Tamil practice.

Complete physical rest and avoiding all substances that stress the liver — alcohol, non-essential medications, processed foods and toxic exposures — during jaundice recovery.

Drinking 2–3 litres of water daily plus coconut water, barley water or diluted fruit juices to support kidney excretion of bilirubin.

Fresh sugarcane juice (1–2 glasses daily with a squeeze of lime) — one of the most widely used traditional remedies for jaundice across South Asia.

Turmeric in warm milk, food or standardised curcumin supplement (500mg daily) to support liver function and reduce inflammation.

Fresh papaya leaf juice (20–30ml daily) or papaya leaf extract — used traditionally across South and Southeast Asia to support liver health in jaundice.

Eating easily digestible foods low in fat — fruits, vegetables, plain rice, lentils, yoghurt — while avoiding fatty meats, fried foods and dairy fat.

Completely stopping all alcohol consumption during jaundice and recovery — non-negotiable regardless of the cause of jaundice.